When the foot of the' mountain is enveloped in mist, the mountain appears to us much loftier than it is; so also when the ground and basis of a disaster is not clear to us. See image Berthold Auerbach
Truly, one gets easier accustomed to a silken bed than to a sack of leaves. See image Berthold Auerbach
To acquire money requires valor, to keep money requires prudence, and to spend money well is an art. See image Berthold Auerbach