A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.

Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.

What you keep by you, you may change and mend;
But words once spoke can never be recall'd.

What you keep by you, you may change and mend;
But words once spoke can never be recall'd.

In time comes he whom God sends.

In time comes he whom God sends.

I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.

I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.

Great men have reaching hands.

Great men have reaching hands.

Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]

Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]

If the husband once give way
To his wife's capricious sway,
For his breeches he next day
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If the husband once give way
To his wife's capricious sway,
For his breeches he next day
May go to whoop and holloa.

Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.

Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.