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Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.
Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
In the morning mountaines, in the evening fountaines.
In the morning mountaines, in the evening fountaines.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you read more
If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.
Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.
Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.
Seeing is different than being told.
Seeing is different than being told.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
Stolen kisses are always sweeter.
Stolen kisses are always sweeter.