It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide read more

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide house.

With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.

With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.

When children stand quiet, they have done some ill.

When children stand quiet, they have done some ill.

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

What one day gives us, another takes away from us.

What one day gives us, another takes away from us.

If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.

If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.

Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.

Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.

Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.

Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.