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The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Two ill meales make the third a glutton.
Two ill meales make the third a glutton.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.
Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.
