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He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be read more
When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be a little thrashed himself.
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
He who injures one man threatens many.
He who injures one man threatens many.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
A woman scorn'd is pitiless as fate,
For then the dread of shame adds stings to hate.
A woman scorn'd is pitiless as fate,
For then the dread of shame adds stings to hate.