Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.

Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.

The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.

The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.

What loss feels he that wots not what he loses?

What loss feels he that wots not what he loses?

Time flies, as he flies, adds increase to her truth,
And gives to her mind what he steals from read more

Time flies, as he flies, adds increase to her truth,
And gives to her mind what he steals from her youth.

He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.

He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.

Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.

Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.

Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.

Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.

Power call achieve more by gentle means than by violence.

Power call achieve more by gentle means than by violence.

There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.

There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.