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Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
A feeble dart short of its mark.
A feeble dart short of its mark.
Every mile is two in winter.
Every mile is two in winter.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.
Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.
The best manners are stained by haughtiness.
The best manners are stained by haughtiness.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
