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Wee know not who lives or dies.
Wee know not who lives or dies.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
The Reverend are ever before.
The Reverend are ever before.
None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.
None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.