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The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.
The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.
Every thing is of use to a houskeeper.
Every thing is of use to a houskeeper.
If folly were griefe every house would weepe.
If folly were griefe every house would weepe.
Virtue alone is happiness below.
Virtue alone is happiness below.
Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.
Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Gifts enter every where without a wimble.
Gifts enter every where without a wimble.