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That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.
That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
Let each man have according to his deserts.
Let each man have according to his deserts.
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.
Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.
He that once deceives is ever suspected.
He that once deceives is ever suspected.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell.
[Lat., Qui e nuce nucleum esse vult, frangat nucem.]
He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell.
[Lat., Qui e nuce nucleum esse vult, frangat nucem.]