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The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
Citties are taken by the eares.
Citties are taken by the eares.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
We must love, as looking one day to hate.
We must love, as looking one day to hate.
Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.
Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.
Oh, woman! in our hours of ease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please.
Oh, woman! in our hours of ease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please.