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A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
Although you may strut about, proud of your purse, fortune
changes not birth.
Although you may strut about, proud of your purse, fortune
changes not birth.
With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
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.