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A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful.
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful.
Handsome features are a silent recommendation.
Handsome features are a silent recommendation.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
The Court hath no Almanack.
The Court hath no Almanack.
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
He that sowes trusts in God.
He that sowes trusts in God.
Men who ape the saint and play the sinner.
Men who ape the saint and play the sinner.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
