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Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.
For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.
A man of a great memory without learning hath a rock and a
spindle, and no staffe to spin.
A man of a great memory without learning hath a rock and a
spindle, and no staffe to spin.
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to read more
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to recall it.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.