Tear thyself from delay. >>
There is nothing assured to mortals. >>
The disgrace of others often keeps tender minds from vice. >>
Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment. >>
Only learn to seize good fortune, for good fortune's always here. >>
Against change of fortune set a brave heart. >>
If a man's fortune does not fit him, it is like the shoe in the story; if too large it trips him up, if too small it pinches him.