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A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own
heart, his next to escape the read more
A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own
heart, his next to escape the censures of the world.
Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.
Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.
You can drive out nature with a pitchfork but she keeps on coming
back.
You can drive out nature with a pitchfork but she keeps on coming
back.
There is more talke then trouble.
There is more talke then trouble.
The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]
The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]
Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.
Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Reckon right, and February hath one and thirty daies.
Reckon right, and February hath one and thirty daies.