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He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
The first dish pleaseth all.
The first dish pleaseth all.
He found a city of bricks, he left one of marble.
He found a city of bricks, he left one of marble.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.
A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.
Trust not him that hath once broken faith.
Trust not him that hath once broken faith.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
