The Life of Lazarillo of Tormes; his fortunes and misfortunes as told by himself

went over to a corner and thought about the reverses of fortune and that no matter where you go bad luck is there.

The lady also told me she was absolutely sure that if I arranged for somebody to ask her, she would welcome me back, because she had heard my Elvira say, "Poor me, why didn't I take back my good Lazaro? He was as good as could be. He was never critical or particular, and I could do whatever I wanted."

A prosperous man who acts unwisely should not be angry when misfortune comes.