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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.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
How the devil is it that fresh features
Have such a charm for us poor human creatures?
How the devil is it that fresh features
Have such a charm for us poor human creatures?
Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us
solace ourselves with loves.
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Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us
solace ourselves with loves.
For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey.