You May Also Like / View all maxioms
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And read more
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
Not only ought fortune to be pictured on a wheel, but every thing
else in this world.
Not only ought fortune to be pictured on a wheel, but every thing
else in this world.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
He thinkes not well, that thinkes not againe.
He thinkes not well, that thinkes not againe.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
