General Sayings ( 300 - 310 of 3562 )
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
Handsome features are a silent recommendation.
Handsome features are a silent recommendation.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every madman considers everyone else a madman.
Every madman considers everyone else a madman.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
