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The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Judge of a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves.
Judge of a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
Feare, the Bedle of the Law.
Feare, the Bedle of the Law.
The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.
[Lat., Calamitosus est animus futuri anxius.]
The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.
[Lat., Calamitosus est animus futuri anxius.]
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Her voice was ever soft,
Gentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman.
Her voice was ever soft,
Gentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman.
