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The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.
One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
There is no retracing our steps.
There is no retracing our steps.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
What sorrow was, thou bad'st her know,
And from her own she learnt to melt at others' woe.
What sorrow was, thou bad'st her know,
And from her own she learnt to melt at others' woe.
