You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are bald. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are carrotty. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are one-eyed. He who kisses you, Philaenis, sins against nature.
She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
You'll get no laurel crown for outrunning a burrow.
The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.