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Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a read more
To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a weak mind.]
Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?
Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?
The sad dislike those who are cheerful, and the cheerful dislike
the melancholy.
The sad dislike those who are cheerful, and the cheerful dislike
the melancholy.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
This is no time for staring about.
This is no time for staring about.
Where McGregor sits, there is the head of the table.
Where McGregor sits, there is the head of the table.
Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]
Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
