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Hier lies that should fetch a perfect woman over the coles.
Hier lies that should fetch a perfect woman over the coles.
He that can make a fire well, can end a quarrell.
He that can make a fire well, can end a quarrell.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
There are more Physitians in health then drunkards.
There are more Physitians in health then drunkards.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.
Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
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.
