General Sayings ( 1140 - 1150 of 3562 )
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
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.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
Take time: much may be gained by patience.
Take time: much may be gained by patience.
Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]
Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
Novelty in all things is charming.
Novelty in all things is charming.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.
Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.
Our neighbour's crop is always more fruitful and his cattle
produce more milk than our own.
Our neighbour's crop is always more fruitful and his cattle
produce more milk than our own.
