The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]

The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]

What a beard hast thou got! thou hast got more hair on thy chin
than Dobbin my thill-horse has read more

What a beard hast thou got! thou hast got more hair on thy chin
than Dobbin my thill-horse has on his tail.

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for
adversity.

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for
adversity.

Humble Hearts have humble desires.

Humble Hearts have humble desires.

Whistle, and she'll come to you.

Whistle, and she'll come to you.

Nae man can tether time nor tide.

Nae man can tether time nor tide.

So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.

So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.

I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]

I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]

A gift much expected is paid, not given.

A gift much expected is paid, not given.