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And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
He says anything that first comes into his mouth.
He says anything that first comes into his mouth.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,
Ah! when the means are gone that buy this praise,
The breath is gone whereof this praise is made.
Ah! when the means are gone that buy this praise,
The breath is gone whereof this praise is made.
The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.
The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.
