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Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
It is better to have wings then hornes.
It is better to have wings then hornes.
A small heart hath small desires.
A small heart hath small desires.
A proverb is one man's wit and all men's wisdom.
A proverb is one man's wit and all men's wisdom.
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
He who desires to become rich, wishes to become so as quickly as
possible.
He who desires to become rich, wishes to become so as quickly as
possible.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
The deafe gaines the injury.
The deafe gaines the injury.