What we can have as a matter of course, is not valued; what is
denied we eagerly covet.

What we can have as a matter of course, is not valued; what is
denied we eagerly covet.

He makes a great row but does nothing.

He makes a great row but does nothing.

As dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to this folly.

As dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to this folly.

After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.

After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.

Despair of all recovery spoils longevity,
And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity.

Despair of all recovery spoils longevity,
And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity.

Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.

Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.

If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.