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He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
It is the fault of youth that it cannot restrain its own
impetuosity.
It is the fault of youth that it cannot restrain its own
impetuosity.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.
There was not a greater gourmand living.
There was not a greater gourmand living.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
What prevents a man's speaking good sense with a smile on his
face?
What prevents a man's speaking good sense with a smile on his
face?
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
