General Sayings ( 270 - 280 of 3562 )
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
No hour brings good fortune to one man without bringing
misfortune to another.
No hour brings good fortune to one man without bringing
misfortune to another.
Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.
Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.
Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his
physician his heir.
Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his
physician his heir.
Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.
Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.
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.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.
It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.
