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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.]
Hee is a foole that thinks not that another thinks.
Hee is a foole that thinks not that another thinks.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
Let to-morrow take care of to-morrow,
Leave things of the future to fate;
What's the use to read more
Let to-morrow take care of to-morrow,
Leave things of the future to fate;
What's the use to anticipate sorrow?
Life's troubles come never too late.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.