Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.

Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.

I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more

I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

As many servants so many enemies.

As many servants so many enemies.

God comes to see without a bell.

God comes to see without a bell.

If the husband once give way
To his wife's capricious sway,
For his breeches he next day
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If the husband once give way
To his wife's capricious sway,
For his breeches he next day
May go to whoop and holloa.

A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.

A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.

Good words quench more then a bucket of water.

Good words quench more then a bucket of water.

Craft against craft makes no living.

Craft against craft makes no living.

Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.

Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.