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An old Physitian, and a young Lawyer.
An old Physitian, and a young Lawyer.
The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of read more
The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of those who covet nothing.
[Lat., Quanto quisque sibi plura negaverit,
A dis plura feret. Nil cupientium
Nudus castra peto.]
Law sutes consume time, and mony, and rest, and friends.
Law sutes consume time, and mony, and rest, and friends.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.
To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.
That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Which of these two is the greater fool?
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
