As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far
country.

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far
country.

Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.

Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.

We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.

We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.

He is the least in want who is the least covetous.

He is the least in want who is the least covetous.

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.

It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.

It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.

There are games in which it is better to lose than win.

There are games in which it is better to lose than win.

But who alas! can love and then be wise?

But who alas! can love and then be wise?

Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.

Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.