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The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
To the counsell of fooles a woodden bell.
To the counsell of fooles a woodden bell.
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the read more
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should
collapse in ruin.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.
The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.