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Let me skim the water with one oar, and with the other touch
sand. [Go not out of your read more
Let me skim the water with one oar, and with the other touch
sand. [Go not out of your depth.]
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
The fish which has once felt the hook, suspects the crooked metal
in every food which offers.
The fish which has once felt the hook, suspects the crooked metal
in every food which offers.
Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.
Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.
A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.
A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Be what thou wouldst seeme to be.
Be what thou wouldst seeme to be.