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Few tyrants go down to the infernal regions by a natural death.
Few tyrants go down to the infernal regions by a natural death.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
The command of custome is great.
The command of custome is great.
Little we heed the tempest drear,
While music, mirth, and social cheer,
Speed on their wings the read more
Little we heed the tempest drear,
While music, mirth, and social cheer,
Speed on their wings the passing year.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate read more
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
He that hath time and looks for better time, time comes that he
repents himself of time.
He that hath time and looks for better time, time comes that he
repents himself of time.