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A bad man becomes worse when he apes a saint.
A bad man becomes worse when he apes a saint.
When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter read more
When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter of course.
Idleness induces caprice.
Idleness induces caprice.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.
Take all the swift advantage of the hours.
Take all the swift advantage of the hours.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
