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Only by the candle, held in the skeleton hand of Poverty, can man
read his own dark heart.
Only by the candle, held in the skeleton hand of Poverty, can man
read his own dark heart.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and
hatred therewith.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and
hatred therewith.
A third Cato has dropped from the skies.
A third Cato has dropped from the skies.
There's no such conquering weapon as the necessity of conquering.
There's no such conquering weapon as the necessity of conquering.
Assaile who will, the valiant attends.
Assaile who will, the valiant attends.
This is no time for staring about.
This is no time for staring about.
Of faire things, the Autumne is faire.
Of faire things, the Autumne is faire.
We frolic while 'tis May.
We frolic while 'tis May.
Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?
Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?