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The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]
Words pay no debts.
Words pay no debts.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.
It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
The Rich knowes not who is his friend.
The Rich knowes not who is his friend.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.
Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.
