Maxioms by George Colman "the Younger"
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
Married in haste we may repent at leisure.
Married in haste we may repent at leisure.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
Marriage is a feast where the grace is sometimes better than the
dinner.
Marriage is a feast where the grace is sometimes better than the
dinner.
