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Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]
Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
Now, infidel, I have you on the hip!
Now, infidel, I have you on the hip!
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
He that hath a mouth of his owne, must not say to another; Blow.
He that hath a mouth of his owne, must not say to another; Blow.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.
Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.
