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That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.
No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble
about.
No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble
about.
He burns us by his brightness. [We are vexed at his manifest
superiority.]
He burns us by his brightness. [We are vexed at his manifest
superiority.]
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
We take no note of time
But from its loss.
We take no note of time
But from its loss.
When you are at Rome, live as Romans live.
When you are at Rome, live as Romans live.
If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.
If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.
Then let me quaff the foamy tide,
And through the dance meandering glide.
Then let me quaff the foamy tide,
And through the dance meandering glide.