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Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
He that is angry at a feast is rude.
He that is angry at a feast is rude.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
A true friend is tested in adversity.
A true friend is tested in adversity.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?
Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?
Good words are worth much, and cost little.
Good words are worth much, and cost little.
To make a mountain of a mole-hill.
To make a mountain of a mole-hill.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
