Hyt is not al golde that glareth.

Hyt is not al golde that glareth.

We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain read more

We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances.

The South Wind
has for the evening
donned
jasmine scent.

The South Wind
has for the evening
donned
jasmine scent.

All, as they say, that glitters is not gold.

All, as they say, that glitters is not gold.

There's never a new fashion but it's old. - The Canterbury Tales.

There's never a new fashion but it's old. - The Canterbury Tales.

Style is the dress of thoughts; and let them be ever so just, if your style is homely, coarse, and read more

Style is the dress of thoughts; and let them be ever so just, if your style is homely, coarse, and vulgar, they will appear to as much disadvantage, and be as ill received, as your person, though ever so well-proportioned, would if dressed in rags, dirt, and tatters.

Gloomy as night he stands.

Gloomy as night he stands.

Why not be oneself? That is the whole secret of a successful appearance. If one is a greyhound, why try read more

Why not be oneself? That is the whole secret of a successful appearance. If one is a greyhound, why try to look like a Pekingese?

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant read more

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.