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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
O doul on the day that gae me an old man.
O doul on the day that gae me an old man.
Praise a hill, but keepe below.
Praise a hill, but keepe below.
The more thou stir it the worse it will be.
The more thou stir it the worse it will be.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.
The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.
Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
