The wind in ones face makes one wise.

The wind in ones face makes one wise.

The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late read more

The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late life by Archdeacon Coxe.

Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.

Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.

Those who hide can find.

Those who hide can find.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?

How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?

Stolen kisses are always sweeter.

Stolen kisses are always sweeter.

Fortune may rob us of our wealth, not of our courage.

Fortune may rob us of our wealth, not of our courage.

If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.

If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.