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To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to read more
To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to alms.]
To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.
To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.
He that gaines well and spends well, needes no count booke.
He that gaines well and spends well, needes no count booke.
He who gives himself airs of importance, exhibits the credentials
of impotence.
He who gives himself airs of importance, exhibits the credentials
of impotence.
They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.
An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
There are as good fish in the sea as ever came out of it.
There are as good fish in the sea as ever came out of it.
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).