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One graine fills not a sacke, but helpes his fellowes.
One graine fills not a sacke, but helpes his fellowes.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.
Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.
To err is human, to forgive, divine.
To err is human, to forgive, divine.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with read more
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with the dog's foot.]
Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.