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No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
He carries well, to whom it waighes not.
He carries well, to whom it waighes not.
The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
To a child all weather is cold.
To a child all weather is cold.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
A faire death honours the whole life.
A faire death honours the whole life.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
