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Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.
That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.
E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.
E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.
Who teacheth often learns himself.
Who teacheth often learns himself.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
Pride is innate in beauty, and haughtiness is the companion of
the fair.
Pride is innate in beauty, and haughtiness is the companion of
the fair.
Divine grace was never slow.
Divine grace was never slow.
