For gold is tried in the fire and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity.

Gold is tried by fire, brave men by adversity

In Greece wise men speak and fools decide.

Friends are generally of the same sex, for when men & women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons are always different.

When men and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons are always different.

Friends are generally of the same sex, for when men and women agree, it is only in the conclusions; their reasons are always different.