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A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.
A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.
If the destructive dice-box has pleasures for the father, the son
will be a gambler.
If the destructive dice-box has pleasures for the father, the son
will be a gambler.
None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.
None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
You tell a tale to a dead man.
You tell a tale to a dead man.
Play with a foole at home, and he will play with you in the
market.
Play with a foole at home, and he will play with you in the
market.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.