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I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'
I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'
It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.
It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.
It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.
It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
Hee that hath one hogge makes him fat, and hee that hath one son
makes him a foole.
Hee that hath one hogge makes him fat, and hee that hath one son
makes him a foole.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
Let each man have according to his deserts.
Let each man have according to his deserts.
Into a mouth shut flies flie not.
Into a mouth shut flies flie not.