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Much money makes a Countrey poor, for it sets a dearer price on
every thing.
Much money makes a Countrey poor, for it sets a dearer price on
every thing.
The wife is the key of the house.
The wife is the key of the house.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form read more
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form a good part of every
Englishman's education.
The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more
and more unto the perfect day.
The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more
and more unto the perfect day.
Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.
Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.