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A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.
Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.
No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.