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The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.
The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and
hatred therewith.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and
hatred therewith.
The tendency of humanity is towards the forbidden.
The tendency of humanity is towards the forbidden.
When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.
When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.
The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
Scribblers are a self-conceited and self-worshipping race.
Scribblers are a self-conceited and self-worshipping race.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
At Length the Fox turnes Monk.
At Length the Fox turnes Monk.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.