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For violent fires soon burn out themselves.
For violent fires soon burn out themselves.
No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble
about.
No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble
about.
There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Give thy thoughts no tongue.
Give thy thoughts no tongue.
That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat
Of habit's devil.
That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat
Of habit's devil.
