How do our philosophers act? Do they not inscribe their
signatures to the very essays they write on the read more

How do our philosophers act? Do they not inscribe their
signatures to the very essays they write on the propriety of
despising glory.

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide read more

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide house.

What mare's nest hast thou found?

What mare's nest hast thou found?

We have to thank God for this retirement.

We have to thank God for this retirement.

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.

Much spends the traveller, more then the abider.

Much spends the traveller, more then the abider.

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.]

Some things are good, some middling, more bad.

Some things are good, some middling, more bad.

Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.

Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.