Possessions dwindle: I mourn their loss. But I mourn the loss of time much more, for anyone can save his purse, but none can win back lost time. (Latin Proverb) - More Latin Proverbs...
When you are dead, your sister's tears will dry as time goes on, your widow's tears will cease in another's arms, but your mother will mourn you until she dies. (Arabic Proverb) - More Arabic Proverbs...
When you die, your sister's tears will dry as time goes on, your widow's tears will end in another's arms, but your mother will mourn you until the day she dies. (Arab Proverb) - More Arab Proverbs...
For mortals vanished from the day's sweet light I shed no tear rather I mourn for those who day and night live in death's fear (Greek Proverb) - More Greek Proverbs...