You May Also Like / View all maxioms
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
Better a bare foote then none.
[Better a barefoot than none.]
Better a bare foote then none.
[Better a barefoot than none.]
Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the
morrow may bring.
Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the
morrow may bring.
Fooles give to please all but their owne.
Fooles give to please all but their owne.
Good hay, sweet hay, hath no fellow.
Good hay, sweet hay, hath no fellow.
She only said, My life is dreary,
He cometh not, she said;
She said I am aweary, read more
She only said, My life is dreary,
He cometh not, she said;
She said I am aweary, aweary,
Oh God, that I were dead.
The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.
The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.