Maxioms Pet

X
  •   6  /  2  

    Will fortune never come with both hands full,
    But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
    She either gives a stomach and no food--
    Such are the poor, in health--or else a feast
    And takes away the stomach-- such are the rich,
    That have abundance, and enjoy it not.

Share to:

You May Also Like   /   View all maxioms

  ( comments )
  10  /  16  

Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  7  /  14  

When war begins, then hell openeth.

When war begins, then hell openeth.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  8  /  8  

I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.

I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  8  /  14  

He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.

He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.

by Matthew Prior Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  3  /  9  

You will not be a chip the richer.

You will not be a chip the richer.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  4  /  6  

Do nothing twice over.

Do nothing twice over.

by Charles Churchill Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  4  /  2  

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  16  /  28  

Married in haste we may repent at leisure.

Married in haste we may repent at leisure.

  ( comments )
  11  /  10  

Reckon right, and February hath one and thirty daies.

Reckon right, and February hath one and thirty daies.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
Maxioms Web Pet