And it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you, and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know.

“Hwæt! Wē Gār-Dena in geār-dagumþēod-cyninga þrym gefrūnon,hū þā æðelingas …”

“In his mind a man plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.”

“Give me neither poverty nor riches but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, …”

“You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and …”