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No lock will hold against the power of gold.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.
He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
If God lived on earth, people would break his windows.
If God lived on earth, people would break his windows.
Haste is slow.
[Lat., Festinatio tarda est.]
Haste is slow.
[Lat., Festinatio tarda est.]
But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?
But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?