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An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.
An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
We know this to be all nonsense.
We know this to be all nonsense.
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it read more
It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it lies.