The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late read more

The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late life by Archdeacon Coxe.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred read more

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows.

An old dog barks not in vain.

An old dog barks not in vain.

Light is that grief which counsel can allay.

Light is that grief which counsel can allay.

Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.

Weariness
Can snore upon the flint when resty sloth
Finds the down pillow hard.

Weariness
Can snore upon the flint when resty sloth
Finds the down pillow hard.

It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.

It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.

In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.

In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.

In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.

In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.