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He is praised by some, blamed by others.
He is praised by some, blamed by others.
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
They favour learning whose actions are worthy of a learned pen.
They favour learning whose actions are worthy of a learned pen.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
Paines to get, care to keep, feare to lose.
Paines to get, care to keep, feare to lose.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
