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Much matter decocted into few words.
Much matter decocted into few words.
She nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret
fire.
She nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret
fire.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
They talk like angels but they live like men.
They talk like angels but they live like men.
Whistle, and she'll come to you.
Whistle, and she'll come to you.
Drought never brought dearth.
Drought never brought dearth.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
The cause lies hidden; the effect is most notorious.
The cause lies hidden; the effect is most notorious.
