For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss.

For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss.

A man may cry, Church! Church! at ev'ry word,
With no pore piety than other people--
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A man may cry, Church! Church! at ev'ry word,
With no pore piety than other people--
A daw's not reckoned a religious bird
Because it keeps a-cawing from a steeple.

Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.

Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.

Frugality is the mother of all virtues.

Frugality is the mother of all virtues.

He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]

He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]

Coming events cast their shadows before.

Coming events cast their shadows before.

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.

Be cheerful, if you are wise.

Be cheerful, if you are wise.

Often do the spirits
Of great events stride on before the events,
And in to-day already walks read more

Often do the spirits
Of great events stride on before the events,
And in to-day already walks to-morrow.