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Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
As dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to this folly.
As dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to this folly.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
The tendency of humanity is towards the forbidden.
The tendency of humanity is towards the forbidden.
Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.
Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.
I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.
