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Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
Circumstances alter cases.
Circumstances alter cases.
The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.
The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.
We plough the sand on the sea shore.
We plough the sand on the sea shore.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Make hay while the sun shines.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
[Lat., In regione caecorum rex est luscus.]
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
[Lat., In regione caecorum rex est luscus.]
