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Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.
Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.
An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.
An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Defer not till to-morrow to be wise,
To-morrow's sun to thee may never rise.
Defer not till to-morrow to be wise,
To-morrow's sun to thee may never rise.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
