The gods alone know, what kind of wife a man will have.

The gods alone know, what kind of wife a man will have.

Who is there that, shooting all day long, does not sometimes hit
the mark?

Who is there that, shooting all day long, does not sometimes hit
the mark?

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.

If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.

The strongest and the fiercest spirit
That fought in heaven, now fiercer by despair.

The strongest and the fiercest spirit
That fought in heaven, now fiercer by despair.

Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.

Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.

Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.

Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.

Too much taking heede is losse.

Too much taking heede is losse.

It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.

It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.