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A bitter drug oft brings relief.
A bitter drug oft brings relief.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
Wouldst thou, or thou,
Forego what's now,
For all that hope may say?
No--joy's read more
Wouldst thou, or thou,
Forego what's now,
For all that hope may say?
No--joy's reply,
From every eye,
Is, "Live we while we may."
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.
It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.