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.

He that is at ease seekes dainties.

He that is at ease seekes dainties.

A little lett lets an ill workeman.

A little lett lets an ill workeman.

He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.

He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.

If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.

If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.

For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.

For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.

Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.

Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.

If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.

If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.

Not seldom clad in radiant vest
Deceitfully goes forth the dawn,
Not seldom evening in the west
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Not seldom clad in radiant vest
Deceitfully goes forth the dawn,
Not seldom evening in the west
Sinks smilingly forsworn.