A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.

You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned. [You have laid up a
grief in store for yourself.]

You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned. [You have laid up a
grief in store for yourself.]

Wept o'er his wounds, or tales of sorrow done,
Shoulder'd his crutch, and show'd how fields were won.

Wept o'er his wounds, or tales of sorrow done,
Shoulder'd his crutch, and show'd how fields were won.

Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.

Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.

The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.

The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.

Something must be allowed to custom.

Something must be allowed to custom.

First come, first served.

First come, first served.