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Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
An idle head is a boxe for the winde.
An idle head is a boxe for the winde.
Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.
Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.
Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
No man can serve two masters.
No man can serve two masters.
Little dogs start the Hare, the great get her.
Little dogs start the Hare, the great get her.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.
