'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.

'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.

Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.

Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.

If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.

If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.

One swallow does not make spring.

One swallow does not make spring.

A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in read more

A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong.
Was everything by starts, and nothing long;
But in the course of one revolving moon,
Was chymist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.

And from his ashes may be made
The violet of his native land.

And from his ashes may be made
The violet of his native land.

Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.

Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.

So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.

So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.

Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.

Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.