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Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
In every Art it is good to have a master.
In every Art it is good to have a master.
A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
Circumstances alter cases.
Circumstances alter cases.
Faults are committed within the walls of Troy and also without.
[There is fault on both sides.]
Faults are committed within the walls of Troy and also without.
[There is fault on both sides.]
Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.
Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.
