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To review ones store is to mow twice.
To review ones store is to mow twice.
A foole knowes more in his house, then a wise man in anothers.
A foole knowes more in his house, then a wise man in anothers.
A stone in a well is not lost.
A stone in a well is not lost.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
This world is nothing except it tend to another.
This world is nothing except it tend to another.
And with necessity,
The tyrant's plea, excused his devilish deeds.
And with necessity,
The tyrant's plea, excused his devilish deeds.
Of all smells, bread: of all tasts, salt.
Of all smells, bread: of all tasts, salt.