99 Quotes by English Proverbs

It is a better thing to save souls for the Lord than to save treasures. He who sent forth his apostles without gold had not need of gold to form his Church. The Church possesses gold, not to hoard, but to scatter abroad and come to the aid of the unfortunate.

Let us take refuge from this world. You can do this in spirit, even if you are kept here in the body. You can at the same time be here and present to the Lord. Your soul must hold fast to him, you must follow after him in your thoughts, you must tread his ways by faith, not in outward show.

When in Rome, live as the Romans do. When elsewhere, live as they live elsewhere.

It is ingrained in all living creatures, first of all, to preserve their own safety, to guard against what is harmful, to strive for what is advantageous.

May as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.

Never love with all your heart, it only ends in breaking.

Poor men seek meat for their stomach, rich men stomach for their meat.

One of these day is none of these days.

He is a fool that kisseth the maid when he may kiss the mistress.