That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.

That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.

A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.

A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.

Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]

Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]

The hearts letter is read in the eyes.

The hearts letter is read in the eyes.

To meditate an injury is to commit one.

To meditate an injury is to commit one.

For many are called, but few are chosen.

For many are called, but few are chosen.

Castles are Forrests of stones.

Castles are Forrests of stones.

Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
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Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
She either gives a stomach and no food--
Such are the poor, in health--or else a feast
And takes away the stomach-- such are the rich,
That have abundance, and enjoy it not.

Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.

Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.