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Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,
Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,
'Tis all in vain to keep a constant pother
About one vice and fall into another.
'Tis all in vain to keep a constant pother
About one vice and fall into another.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.
