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The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
To his tuned spirit the wild heather-bells
Ring Sabbath knells;
The sod's a cushion for his pious read more
To his tuned spirit the wild heather-bells
Ring Sabbath knells;
The sod's a cushion for his pious want,
And, consecrated by the heaven within it,
The sky-blue pool a font.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
Neither do men put new wine into old bottles.
Neither do men put new wine into old bottles.
There is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.
There is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
He warmes too neere that burnes.
He warmes too neere that burnes.
