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Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.
Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.
Perversnes makes one squint ey'd.
Perversnes makes one squint ey'd.
There is a devil in every berry of the grape.
There is a devil in every berry of the grape.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.
I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.
Bee not a Baker, if your head be of butter.
Bee not a Baker, if your head be of butter.
The morning Sunne never lasts a day.
The morning Sunne never lasts a day.
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.