He that climbs the tall tree has won right to the fruit, He that leaps the wide gulf should prevail in his suit.

Unless a tree has borne blossoms in spring, you will vainly look for fruit on it in autumn.

He that climbs a ladder must begin at the first round

Unless a tree has borne blossoms in spring, you will vainly look for fruit on it in autumn.

If a farmer fills his barn with grain, he gets mice. If he leaves it empty, he gets actors.

How pleasant it is for a father to sit at his child's board. It is like an aged man reclining under the shadow of an oak which he has planted.