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Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
I found not Cassio's kisses on her lips.
I found not Cassio's kisses on her lips.
Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
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.]
'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.
'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.
Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.
Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.