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He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.
Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.
He makes no friend who never made a foe.
He makes no friend who never made a foe.
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
Bear with evil, and expect good.
Bear with evil, and expect good.