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The ofspring of those that are very young, or very old, lasts
not.
The ofspring of those that are very young, or very old, lasts
not.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
A mouse relies not solely on one hole.
A mouse relies not solely on one hole.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
The wise hand doth not all that the foolish mouth speakes.
The wise hand doth not all that the foolish mouth speakes.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.