I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.

Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.

For want of a naile the shoe is lost, for want of a shoe the
horse is lost, for read more

For want of a naile the shoe is lost, for want of a shoe the
horse is lost, for want of a horse the rider is lost.

He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more

He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]

There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.

There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.

The far-off interest of tears.

The far-off interest of tears.

Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.

Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.

Trifles light as air
Are to the jealous confirmations strong
As proofs of holy writ.

Trifles light as air
Are to the jealous confirmations strong
As proofs of holy writ.

Cares deny all rest to weary limbs.

Cares deny all rest to weary limbs.