Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Gods

The gods are just and of our pleasant vices,
Make instruments to scourge us.Shakespeare.

The gods are on the side of the stronger.Tacitus.

The gods cannot help a man who loses opportunity.Chinese.

The gods delight to see a man struggling to succeed.

The gods did not send corn only for the rich.

Whom the gods love die young.

Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad.