The gods confound the man who first found out How to distinguish hours! Confound him, too, Who in this place set up a sun-dial, To cut and hack my days so wretchedly Into small portions.
Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.
It is well for one to know more than he says.
Things unhoped for happen oftener than things we desire.
A word to the wise is sufficient
Not every age is fit for childish sports.