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Much money makes a Countrey poor, for it sets a dearer price on
every thing.
Much money makes a Countrey poor, for it sets a dearer price on
every thing.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these
things cometh the wrath of God upon read more
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these
things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.
What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
The sad dislike those who are cheerful, and the cheerful dislike
the melancholy.
The sad dislike those who are cheerful, and the cheerful dislike
the melancholy.
The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.
The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.