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When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter read more
When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter of course.
There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good
action.
There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good
action.
A horse stumbles that hath foure legges.
A horse stumbles that hath foure legges.
Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.
Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
Revenge is sweeter than life itself.
Revenge is sweeter than life itself.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.
Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.
Hee goes not out of his way, that goes to a good Inne.
Hee goes not out of his way, that goes to a good Inne.