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Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]
Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
In going abroad we change the climate not our dispositions.
In going abroad we change the climate not our dispositions.
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.
It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.
With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.