If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth; and if a tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there shall it be.

A good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one's birth.

Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack oil.

Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor;'so doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.