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That is never too often repeated which is never sufficiently
learnt.
That is never too often repeated which is never sufficiently
learnt.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
Every thing is of use to a houskeeper.
Every thing is of use to a houskeeper.
Ships feare fire more then water.
Ships feare fire more then water.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
New customs,
Though they be never so ridiculous,
(Nay, let 'em be unmanly), yet are followed.
New customs,
Though they be never so ridiculous,
(Nay, let 'em be unmanly), yet are followed.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
When a man sleepes, his head is in his stomach.
When a man sleepes, his head is in his stomach.