As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested in adversity.

Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit us when our wealth is gone.

An injury may prove a blessing.

Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.

A soldier when aged is not appreciated; the love of an old man sickens.

A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.