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If you live according to the requirements of nature, you will
never be in want; if according to the read more
If you live according to the requirements of nature, you will
never be in want; if according to the fashions of the world you
will never be rich.
She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For read more
She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For which small thanks are still the market price,
Even where the article at highest rate is.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Better to be despised for too anxious apprehensions than ruined
by too confident a security.
Better to be despised for too anxious apprehensions than ruined
by too confident a security.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
