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The great would have none great and the little all little.
The great would have none great and the little all little.
The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.
The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.
Feares are divided in the midst.
Feares are divided in the midst.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
