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In man's most dark extremity
Oft succor dawns from Heaven.
In man's most dark extremity
Oft succor dawns from Heaven.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
One foote is better then two crutches.
One foote is better then two crutches.
He that is his owne Counsellor knowes nothing sure but what hee
hath laid out.
He that is his owne Counsellor knowes nothing sure but what hee
hath laid out.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.
The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.