A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.

A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.

Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]

Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]

Maxims are the condensed good sense of nations.

Maxims are the condensed good sense of nations.

To his tuned spirit the wild heather-bells
Ring Sabbath knells;
The sod's a cushion for his pious read more

To his tuned spirit the wild heather-bells
Ring Sabbath knells;
The sod's a cushion for his pious want,
And, consecrated by the heaven within it,
The sky-blue pool a font.

All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.

All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Let him play the second fiddle who can't play the first.

Let him play the second fiddle who can't play the first.

Faire language grates not the tongue.

Faire language grates not the tongue.

There come nought out of the sacke but what was there.

There come nought out of the sacke but what was there.