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It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
We make allowance for necessity.
We make allowance for necessity.
Let each man have according to his deserts.
Let each man have according to his deserts.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.
By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.
There is no evil without its compensation.
There is no evil without its compensation.
They talk like angels but they live like men.
They talk like angels but they live like men.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
