I make presents to the mother, but think of the daughter. [Ger., Der Mutter schenk' ich, Die Tochter denk' ich.]

For to give is the business of the rich. [Lat., Denn Geben ist Sache des Reichen.]

Gifts come from above in their own peculiar forms. [Ger., Die Gaben Kommen von oben herab, in ihren eignen Gestalten.]

Presents at once? That's good. He is sure to succeed. [Ger., Gleich schenken? das ist brav. Da wird er reussieren.]

The formation of one's character ought to be everyone's chief aim.

It is in human nature to relax, when not compelled by personal advantage or disadvantage.