It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.

It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.

Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.

Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.

Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

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.

Whatsoever was the father of a disease, an ill dyet was the
mother.

Whatsoever was the father of a disease, an ill dyet was the
mother.

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!

By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!

So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.

So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.