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Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat
Of habit's devil.
That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat
Of habit's devil.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
[Lat., Idem Accio quod Titio jus esto.]
What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
[Lat., Idem Accio quod Titio jus esto.]
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
Heresie is the school of pride.
Heresie is the school of pride.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?
Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?