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Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.
A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
Anything for a quiet life.
Anything for a quiet life.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
Never less alone, than when alone.
Never less alone, than when alone.
We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.
We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.
Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.
Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.
One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.
One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.