Havamal

Of the property which he has gained no man should suffer need; for the hated oft is spared what for the dear was destined. Much goes worse than is expected.

Féar síns er fengit hefir skylit maðr þörf þola opt sparir leiðum þats hefir ljúfum hugat mart gengr verr en varir

Havamal: 40, Gestaþáttr