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The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more
From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Service without reward is punishment.
Service without reward is punishment.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
An upbraided morsell never choaked any.
An upbraided morsell never choaked any.
