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The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.
I am myself a man, and nothing relating to men is a matter of
indifference to me.
I am myself a man, and nothing relating to men is a matter of
indifference to me.
You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
He that seekes trouble never misses.
[He that seeks trouble never misses.]
He that seekes trouble never misses.
[He that seeks trouble never misses.]
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
It is difficult to fly without wings.
It is difficult to fly without wings.
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman
are alike.
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman
are alike.
An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.
An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
