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The mind still longs for what it has missed, and loses itself in
the contemplation of the past.
The mind still longs for what it has missed, and loses itself in
the contemplation of the past.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
The river past, and God forgotten.
The river past, and God forgotten.