He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.

He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.

His bark is worse than his bite.

His bark is worse than his bite.

He that mockes a cripple, ought to be whole.

He that mockes a cripple, ought to be whole.

Ill vessels seldome miscarry.

Ill vessels seldome miscarry.

Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.

Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.

When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.

When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.

To make any gain some outlay is necessary.

To make any gain some outlay is necessary.

Hold their nose to the grindstone.

Hold their nose to the grindstone.