Manie things are lost for want of asking.

Manie things are lost for want of asking.

Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

All things require skill, but an appetite.

All things require skill, but an appetite.

Check disease in its approach.

Check disease in its approach.

A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.

A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.

Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]

Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]

Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.

Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.

He that goes softly goes safely.

He that goes softly goes safely.

Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.

Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.