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Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.
Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
We start from the Mother's Arms and we run to the Dustshovel.
We start from the Mother's Arms and we run to the Dustshovel.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He who sounds his own trumpet will soon find plenty to laugh at
him.
He who sounds his own trumpet will soon find plenty to laugh at
him.
The horse thinkes one thing, and he that sadles him another.
The horse thinkes one thing, and he that sadles him another.
An injury may prove a blessing.
An injury may prove a blessing.