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He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.
He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of read more
The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of those who covet nothing.
[Lat., Quanto quisque sibi plura negaverit,
A dis plura feret. Nil cupientium
Nudus castra peto.]
The greatest step is that out of doores.
[The greatest step is that out of doors.]
The greatest step is that out of doores.
[The greatest step is that out of doors.]
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if read more
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.
The Rich knowes not who is his friend.
The Rich knowes not who is his friend.
Successful villany is called virtue.
Successful villany is called virtue.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.