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The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.
The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.
Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.
Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.
The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.
The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
A true friend is tested in adversity.
A true friend is tested in adversity.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
Yestreen, when to the trembling string
The dance gaed thro' the lighted ha',
To thee my fancy read more
Yestreen, when to the trembling string
The dance gaed thro' the lighted ha',
To thee my fancy took its wing;
I sat, but neither heard nor saw.