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It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
A scab'd horse cannot abide the comb.
A scab'd horse cannot abide the comb.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
A bad dog never sees the Wolfe.
A bad dog never sees the Wolfe.
At Court, every one for himselfe.
At Court, every one for himselfe.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Let every man find pleasure in practising the profession he has
learnt.
Let every man find pleasure in practising the profession he has
learnt.
Words pay no debts.
Words pay no debts.