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The style is the man.
[Fr., Le style c'est l'homme.]
The style is the man.
[Fr., Le style c'est l'homme.]
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
If all fooles wore white Caps, wee should seeme a flock of geese.
If all fooles wore white Caps, wee should seeme a flock of geese.
A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.
A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.
On a good bargaine thinke twice.
On a good bargaine thinke twice.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.