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The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of read more
The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of those who covet nothing.
[Lat., Quanto quisque sibi plura negaverit,
A dis plura feret. Nil cupientium
Nudus castra peto.]
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
He that is angry at a feast is rude.
He that is angry at a feast is rude.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.
Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.
Nothing stings us so bitterly as the loss of money.
Nothing stings us so bitterly as the loss of money.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
