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The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
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How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
The beards of Hercules and frowning Mars,
Who inward searched, have livers white as milk!
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
Every day brings his bread with it.
Every day brings his bread with it.
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.
[Lat., Calamitosus est animus futuri anxius.]
The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.
[Lat., Calamitosus est animus futuri anxius.]
The vertue of a coward is suspition.
The vertue of a coward is suspition.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.
Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.
