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The deeper the sorrow the less tongue it hath.
The deeper the sorrow the less tongue it hath.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Integrity is praised and starves.
Integrity is praised and starves.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if read more
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.