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He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.
To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
The remedy is worse than the disease.
The remedy is worse than the disease.
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned. [You have laid up a
grief in store for yourself.]
You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned. [You have laid up a
grief in store for yourself.]
The day is short, the work is much.
The day is short, the work is much.
