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Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.
Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.
Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.
My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.
Remind a man of what he remembers, and you will make him forget
it.
Remind a man of what he remembers, and you will make him forget
it.
Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.
Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.