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A drunkards purse is a bottle.
A drunkards purse is a bottle.
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by read more
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]
In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.
The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
If you can't beat them, join them.
If you can't beat them, join them.
Live according to your income.
Live according to your income.
'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.
