A good disposition is a virtue in itself, and it is lasting; the burden of the years cannot depress it, and love that is founded on it endures to the end.
Sleep, rest of things, O pleasing Deity, Peace of the soul, which cares dost crucify, Weary bodies refresh and mollify.
Neglect of appearance becomes men.
When disposition wins us, the features please.
Alcohol is necessary for a man so that he can have a good opinion of himself, undisturbed be the facts. Finley Peter Dunne There is more refreshment and stimulation in a nap, even of the briefest, than in all the alcohol ever distilled.
Like fragile ice anger passes away in time.
Nowadays nothing but money counts: a fortune brings honors, friendships, the poor man everywhere lies low.
The workmanship was better than the subject matter.
Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.
Tis best to be silent in a bad cause.
That’s one of the greatest curses ever inflicted on the human race, memory.
What one beholds of a woman is the least part of her.
Luck affects everything; let your hook always be cast.
Few love what they may have.
It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.
Remove the temptation of idleness and Cupid’s bow is useless.
The cause is hidden; the effect is visible to all.
Opportunity is ever worth expecting; let your hood be ever hanging ready. The fish will be in the pool where you least imagine it to be.
Skill makes love unending.
To give requires good sense.