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He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]
In good yeares corne is hay, in ill yeares straw is corne.
In good yeares corne is hay, in ill yeares straw is corne.
Fortune favors the brave.
[Lat., Fortes fortuna adjuvat.]
Fortune favors the brave.
[Lat., Fortes fortuna adjuvat.]
Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.
Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.
Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.
Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.
