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We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
Of such importance is early training.
Of such importance is early training.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.
It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
Every mile is two in winter.
Every mile is two in winter.
Married in haste we may repent at leisure.
Married in haste we may repent at leisure.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall read more
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall tell thee:
Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes
of the sea shall declare unto thee.