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Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]
Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
A journying woman speakes much of all, and all of her.
A journying woman speakes much of all, and all of her.
The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.
The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before read more
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
Hee that doth what hee will, doth not what he ought.
Hee that doth what hee will, doth not what he ought.
For there's no motion
That tends to vice in man, but I affirm
It is the woman's read more
For there's no motion
That tends to vice in man, but I affirm
It is the woman's part.
Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.
Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.