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Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
He who would not be indolent, let him fall in love.
He who would not be indolent, let him fall in love.
Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather:
injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.
Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather:
injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.
That's the best gowne that goes up and downe the house.
That's the best gowne that goes up and downe the house.
The goal of yesterday will be our starting-point to-morrow.
The goal of yesterday will be our starting-point to-morrow.
Who gives to all, denies all.
Who gives to all, denies all.
Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
Your pot broken seemes better then my whole one.
Your pot broken seemes better then my whole one.