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What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?
What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.
Just when you think you've finally hit bottom, someone tosses you
a shovel.
Just when you think you've finally hit bottom, someone tosses you
a shovel.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
A righteous man regardeth the life of this beast: but the tender
mercies of the wicked are cruel.
A righteous man regardeth the life of this beast: but the tender
mercies of the wicked are cruel.
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
Hee that sendes a foole, means to follow him.
Hee that sendes a foole, means to follow him.
