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Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.

Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat
Of habit's devil.

That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat
Of habit's devil.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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It is the fault of youth that it cannot restrain its own
impetuosity.

It is the fault of youth that it cannot restrain its own
impetuosity.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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Let the dead bury the dead.

Let the dead bury the dead.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.

It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.

by Edmund Spenser Found in: General Sayings,
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Craft against vice I must apply.

Craft against vice I must apply.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more

The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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When yet was ever found a mother
Who'd give her booby for another?

When yet was ever found a mother
Who'd give her booby for another?

by Thomas Fuller Found in: General Sayings,
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Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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