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He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall read more
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall tell thee:
Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes
of the sea shall declare unto thee.
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.
Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.
Her tears will pierce into a marble heart.
Her tears will pierce into a marble heart.
War with vices, but peace with individuals.
War with vices, but peace with individuals.
