The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.

The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.

Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.

Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.

Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.

What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.

The heart of kings is unsearchable.

The heart of kings is unsearchable.

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.

The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.

The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.

'Tis gone: a thousand such have slipt
Away from my embraces:
And fallen into the dusty crypt
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'Tis gone: a thousand such have slipt
Away from my embraces:
And fallen into the dusty crypt
Of darken'd forms and faces.

Wine that cost nothing is digested before it be drunke.

Wine that cost nothing is digested before it be drunke.