Reward a good servant well, and rather get quit of a bad one than disquiet thyself with him. Topics: Finances, Rewards |
There is a Spanish proverb, that one who would grow rich must buy of those who go to be executed, as not caring how cheap they sell; and sell to those who go to be married, as not caring how dear they buy. Topics: Finances |
Better give a shilling than lend and lose half a crown. Topics: Finances, Discretion |
He is poor indeed that can promise nothing. Topics: Finances |
He is rich that is satisfied. Topics: Finances |
Riches enlarge, rather than satisfy appetites. Topics: Finances, Greed |
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The pleasures of the rich are bought with the tears of the poor. Topics: Finances |
Some men, like a tiled house, are long before they take fire, but once on flame there is no coming near to quench them. Topics: Fire, Men |
Forgetting of a wrong is a mild revenge. Topics: Forgiveness, Revenge |
He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven. Topics: Forgiveness |
No man can be happy without a friend, nor be sure of his friend till he is unhappy. Topics: Forgiveness |
God send me a friend that will tell me of my faults. Topics: Friendship |