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A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in read more
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong.
Was everything by starts, and nothing long;
But in the course of one revolving moon,
Was chymist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
In a retreat the lame are formost.
In a retreat the lame are formost.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.
To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.
As many men, so many opinions.
As many men, so many opinions.
If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.
If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
