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It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.
Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
