General Sayings ( 1090 - 1100 of 3562 )
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
When the heart is sick it cannot bear the slightest annoyance.
When the heart is sick it cannot bear the slightest annoyance.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
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.
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.
What is harder than stone?
What more soft than water?
Nevertheless hard though the rock be, it read more
What is harder than stone?
What more soft than water?
Nevertheless hard though the rock be, it is hollowed by the wave.
What is now an act of reason, was but blind impulse.
What is now an act of reason, was but blind impulse.
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.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
