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A child correct behind and not before.
A child correct behind and not before.
He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for
adversity.
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for
adversity.
The more they drink the more they thirst.
The more they drink the more they thirst.
Aut disce aut discede
[Either learn or leave]
Aut disce aut discede
[Either learn or leave]
Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.
Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.
Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.
Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.