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A stone in a well is not lost.
A stone in a well is not lost.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.
The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those read more
The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those that have spare time.
How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.
How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.