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The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
Let every man find pleasure in practising the profession he has
learnt.
Let every man find pleasure in practising the profession he has
learnt.
Better times perhaps await us who are now wretched.
Better times perhaps await us who are now wretched.
Consider well what your shoulders are able to bear.
Consider well what your shoulders are able to bear.
Learne weeping, and thou shalt laugh gayning.
Learne weeping, and thou shalt laugh gayning.
Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic read more
Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic of ale and cider.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
Stay till the lame messenger come, if you will know the truth of
the thing.
Stay till the lame messenger come, if you will know the truth of
the thing.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.