He that cannot endure the bad will not live to see the good.
~ Greek Proverb
Better the friend we can see than the money we cannot.
It is better in times of need to have a friend rather than money.
In times of difficulty friendship is on trial.
The beginning is half of every action.
If deeds are wanting all words appear mere vanity and emptiness.
We must endure what fortune sends.
The net of the sleeper catches fish.