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He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?
What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.
'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.
The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
