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Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Yielded with coy submission, modest pride,
And sweet reluctant amorous delay.
Yielded with coy submission, modest pride,
And sweet reluctant amorous delay.
He that hath hornes in his bosom, let him not put them on his
head.
He that hath hornes in his bosom, let him not put them on his
head.
He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.
He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.