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Haste is productive of injury, and so is too much hesitation. He
is the wisest man who does everything read more
Haste is productive of injury, and so is too much hesitation. He
is the wisest man who does everything at the proper time.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
There is room left also for several to bring their friends.
There is room left also for several to bring their friends.
He that's foolish in the fault, let him be wise in the
punishment.
He that's foolish in the fault, let him be wise in the
punishment.
More mild, but yet more harmful; kind in hatred.
More mild, but yet more harmful; kind in hatred.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
Make good use of your time, it flies fast.
Make good use of your time, it flies fast.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.