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The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with read more
My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with service.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.
The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
To have money is a feare, not to have it a griefe.
To have money is a feare, not to have it a griefe.
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
Rome was not built in a day.
Rome was not built in a day.