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Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of read more
The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of those who covet nothing.
[Lat., Quanto quisque sibi plura negaverit,
A dis plura feret. Nil cupientium
Nudus castra peto.]
Blood is thicker than water.
Blood is thicker than water.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
Good workemen are seldome rich.
Good workemen are seldome rich.
