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That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.
That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
A blustering night, a faire day.
A blustering night, a faire day.
God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.
God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem read more
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem dii diligunt,
Adolescens moritur, dum valet, sentit, sapit.]
Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.
Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
