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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. - De Legibus, 1240.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. - De Legibus, 1240.
He who knows others is wise.He who knows himself is enlightened. - Tao Te Ching.
He who knows others is wise.He who knows himself is enlightened. - Tao Te Ching.
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall read more
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think. - The Complete Letters of Lady Mary Wortly Montagu.
Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.
Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.
Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.
The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.
Love is blind, but friendship is clairvoyant.
Love is blind, but friendship is clairvoyant.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Everyone is kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.
Everyone is kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.
