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To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with read more
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with the dog's foot.]
A friend should bear a friend's infirmities.
A friend should bear a friend's infirmities.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
Praise day at night, and life at the end.
Praise day at night, and life at the end.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
