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We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.
Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
Now o'er his tomb and happy ashes will not violets spring?
Now o'er his tomb and happy ashes will not violets spring?
All feete tread not in one shoe.
All feete tread not in one shoe.
Give thy thoughts no tongue.
Give thy thoughts no tongue.
But this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning
Make the prize light.
But this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning
Make the prize light.
To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.
To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.