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Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
Every great house is full of saucy servants.
Every great house is full of saucy servants.
An ill agreement is better then a good judgement.
[An ill agreement is better than a good judgment.]
An ill agreement is better then a good judgement.
[An ill agreement is better than a good judgment.]
Fire is next akin to smoke.
Fire is next akin to smoke.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.
Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.