Maxioms by George Herbert
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with read more
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with the dog's foot.]
In a retreat the lame are formost.
In a retreat the lame are formost.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.
If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.
