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Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.
Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.
To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
The mind still longs for what it has missed, and loses itself in
the contemplation of the past.
The mind still longs for what it has missed, and loses itself in
the contemplation of the past.
The remedy is worse than the disease.
The remedy is worse than the disease.