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To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears read more
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears it.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
He enters the port with a full sail.
He enters the port with a full sail.
We notice that the mind grows with the body, and with it decays.
We notice that the mind grows with the body, and with it decays.
The Royall Crowne cures not the head-ach.
[The Royal Crown cures not the headache.]
The Royall Crowne cures not the head-ach.
[The Royal Crown cures not the headache.]
A righteous man regardeth the life of this beast: but the tender
mercies of the wicked are cruel.
A righteous man regardeth the life of this beast: but the tender
mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Waight and measure take away strife.
Waight and measure take away strife.
Let him love none and be by none beloved!
Let him love none and be by none beloved!
We ne'er shall look upon his like again.
We ne'er shall look upon his like again.