It is proper that every man should measure himself by his own
proportion and standard.

It is proper that every man should measure himself by his own
proportion and standard.

A stone in a well is not lost.

A stone in a well is not lost.

The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more

The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]

Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.

Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.

The big thieves hang the little ones.

The big thieves hang the little ones.

Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.

Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.

Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]

Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]

Forbeare not sowing because of birds.

Forbeare not sowing because of birds.

I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]

I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]