There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

There was not a greater gourmand living.

There was not a greater gourmand living.

Men shut their doors against the setting sun.

Men shut their doors against the setting sun.

Perversnes makes one squint ey'd.

Perversnes makes one squint ey'd.

O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!

O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!

The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.

The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.

Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.

Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.

Too much of anything is bad.

Too much of anything is bad.

Going as if he trod upon eggs.

Going as if he trod upon eggs.