You May Also Like / View all maxioms
He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.
He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
Fly the pleasure that bites to morrow.
Fly the pleasure that bites to morrow.
It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.
It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.
First come, first served.
First come, first served.
One of Satan's shepherdesses caught
And meant to stamp him with her master's mark.
One of Satan's shepherdesses caught
And meant to stamp him with her master's mark.
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.