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It is better to have wings then hornes.
It is better to have wings then hornes.
Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.
Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.
There is a certain kind of pleasure in weeping.
There is a certain kind of pleasure in weeping.
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like read more
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like bats, about
your fretted roofs.
To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to read more
To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to alms.]
For man is man, and master of his fate.
For man is man, and master of his fate.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.