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Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
A man of refined taste and judgment.
A man of refined taste and judgment.
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.
Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.
Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
There are many waies to fame.
There are many waies to fame.
The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.
The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.
Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.
Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.