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An idle head is a boxe for the winde.
An idle head is a boxe for the winde.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his
physician his heir.
Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his
physician his heir.
It is but a poor establishment where there are not many
superfluous things which the owner knows not of, read more
It is but a poor establishment where there are not many
superfluous things which the owner knows not of, and which go to
the thieves.
He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.
He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
