Acorns were good till bread was found.

Acorns were good till bread was found.

Mithriades, by frequently drinking poison, rendered it impossible
for any poison to hurt him. You, Cinna, by always dining read more

Mithriades, by frequently drinking poison, rendered it impossible
for any poison to hurt him. You, Cinna, by always dining on next
to nothing, have taken due precaution against ever perishing from
hunger.

Fools make feasts, and wise men eat them.

Fools make feasts, and wise men eat them.

However great the dish that holds the turbot, the turbot is still
greater than the dish.

However great the dish that holds the turbot, the turbot is still
greater than the dish.

I almost die for food, and let me have it!

I almost die for food, and let me have it!

Be it not in thy care. Go,
I charge thee, invite them all; let in the tide
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Be it not in thy care. Go,
I charge thee, invite them all; let in the tide
Of knaves once more; my cook and I'll provide.

The master of art or giver of wit,
Their belly.

The master of art or giver of wit,
Their belly.

When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the
fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the
fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

I wished your venison better--it was ill killed.

I wished your venison better--it was ill killed.