Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.

Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.

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.

Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.

Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.

Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more

Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.

'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.

'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.

An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.

An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.

Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.

Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.

You are too sarcastic.

You are too sarcastic.