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Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
What we can have as a matter of course, is not valued; what is
denied we eagerly covet.
What we can have as a matter of course, is not valued; what is
denied we eagerly covet.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
Better be a foole then a knave.
Better be a foole then a knave.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
She only is chaste, who is chaste where there is no danger of
detection: she who does not, because read more
She only is chaste, who is chaste where there is no danger of
detection: she who does not, because she may not, does.
By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.
By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.