Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe councils. [Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]

Blood is thicker than water.

The sun sets without thy assistance.

The hatred of relatives is the most violent. [Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]

Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose. [Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus exercuit.]

The deeper the sorrow the less tongue it hath.