The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.

He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.

He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.

Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.

Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.

So many men in Court and so many strangers.

So many men in Court and so many strangers.

Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.

Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.

The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more

The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.

Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.

Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.

Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.

Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.

Patience is sorrow's salve.

Patience is sorrow's salve.