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We ne'er shall look upon his like again.
We ne'er shall look upon his like again.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining.
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
Hell is full of good intentions.
[Sp., El infierno es lleno de buenas intenciones.]
Hell is full of good intentions.
[Sp., El infierno es lleno de buenas intenciones.]