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In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.
In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.
Comparisons are odious.
Comparisons are odious.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.
He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
