Many diseases may be cured by abstinence.

Many diseases may be cured by abstinence.

You are his father by nature, I by counsel.

You are his father by nature, I by counsel.

Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]

The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]

Out of mind, when out of view.

Out of mind, when out of view.

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.

The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.

The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.

Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more

Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.