Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.

Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.

Comparisons are odious.

Comparisons are odious.

He that fights and runs away,
Will live to fight another day;
For he that runs may read more

He that fights and runs away,
Will live to fight another day;
For he that runs may fight again,
Which he can never do that's slain.
Deeper to wound she shuns the fight;
She drops her arms, to gain the field:
Secures her conquest by her flight:
And triumphs when she seems to yield.

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.

None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.

Things which of themselves avail nothing, when united become
powerful.

Things which of themselves avail nothing, when united become
powerful.

There is room left also for several to bring their friends.

There is room left also for several to bring their friends.

Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.

Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.