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The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of read more
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of God.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
An inch in a miss is as good as an ell.
An inch in a miss is as good as an ell.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
If you believe everything you read, better not read.
If you believe everything you read, better not read.
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is read more
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on.