Fire is next akin to smoke.

Fire is next akin to smoke.

One sorrow never comes but brings an heir,
That may succeed as his inheritor.

One sorrow never comes but brings an heir,
That may succeed as his inheritor.

He that serves well needes not ask his wages.

He that serves well needes not ask his wages.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

We must love, as looking one day to hate.

We must love, as looking one day to hate.

Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more

Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.

The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]

A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]

Ready mony is a ready Medicine.

Ready mony is a ready Medicine.