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Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]
Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.
He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
