Unknown ( 10 of 901 )
The brightest of all things, the sun, hath its spots.
The brightest of all things, the sun, hath its spots.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Nothing is achieved without toil.
Nothing is achieved without toil.
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Time flies never to be recalled.
Time flies never to be recalled.
Nature never says one thing, and science another.
Nature never says one thing, and science another.
