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A man well mounted is ever Cholerick.
A man well mounted is ever Cholerick.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.
Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
Step after step the ladder is ascended.
Step after step the ladder is ascended.
Men at some time are masters of their fates.
Men at some time are masters of their fates.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
