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An injury may prove a blessing.
An injury may prove a blessing.
The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Who is there that, shooting all day long, does not sometimes hit
the mark?
Who is there that, shooting all day long, does not sometimes hit
the mark?
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
Water trotted is as good as oates.
Water trotted is as good as oates.
Hee that goes to bed thirsty riseth healthy.
[He that goes to bed thirsty rises healthy.]
Hee that goes to bed thirsty riseth healthy.
[He that goes to bed thirsty rises healthy.]
