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From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more
From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, read more
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, more powerful in its blow than
lightning.
Every tub must stand upon its bottom.
Every tub must stand upon its bottom.
He that lives not well one yeare, sorrowes seven after.
He that lives not well one yeare, sorrowes seven after.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
No money, no Swiss.
[Fr., Point d'argent, point de Suisse.]
No money, no Swiss.
[Fr., Point d'argent, point de Suisse.]
