Don't long for the unripe grape.

Don't long for the unripe grape.

As the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

As the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]

Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]

Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!

You may be on land, yet not in a garden.

You may be on land, yet not in a garden.

Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.

Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.

Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]

Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]

Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.

Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.