phrases, quotes, aphorisms
Tis but a part we see, and not a whole. Wisdom
Tis but a part we see, and not a whole.
She moves a goddess, and she looks a queen. Sports
She moves a goddess, and she looks a queen.
The learned is happy, nature to explore The fool is happy, that he knows no more. Nature
The learned is happy, nature to explore The fool is happy, that he knows no more.
Extremes in nature equal ends produce In man they join to some mysterious use. Nature
Extremes in nature equal ends produce In man they join to some mysterious use.
Behold the child, by Nature's kindly law pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw. Nature
Behold the child, by Nature's kindly law pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.
We may see the small value God has for riches, by the people he gives them to. Money
We may see the small value God has for riches, by the people he gives them to.
Those oft are stratagems which errors seem, Nor is it Homer nods, but we that dream. Mistakes
Those oft are stratagems which errors seem, Nor is it Homer nods, but we that dream.
They dream in courtship, but in wedlock wake. Marriage
They dream in courtship, but in wedlock wake.
What dire offense from amorous causes springs, What mighty contests rise from trivial things! Love
What dire offense from amorous causes springs, What mighty contests rise from trivial things!
Know then this truth, enough for man to know virtue alone is happiness below. Loneliness
Know then this truth, enough for man to know virtue alone is happiness below.
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