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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
Scared out of his seven senses.
Scared out of his seven senses.
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and read more
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.]
Every bullet has its billet.
Every bullet has its billet.
Seeming genial, venial fault.
Seeming genial, venial fault.
To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest
bond of friendship.
To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest
bond of friendship.