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Dogs are fine in the field.
Dogs are fine in the field.
Better do nothing than do ill.
Better do nothing than do ill.
Happy the man who, removed from all cares of business, after the
manner of his forefathers cultivates with his read more
Happy the man who, removed from all cares of business, after the
manner of his forefathers cultivates with his own team his
paternal acres, freed from all thought of usury.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
He will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.
He will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
