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One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he
is.
One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he
is.
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.
An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.
If you loose your time, you cannot get mony nor gaine.
If you loose your time, you cannot get mony nor gaine.
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She read more
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She hates the smell of roses!
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
Hope is a waking dream.
Hope is a waking dream.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
Marry in haste, repent at leisure.
Marry in haste, repent at leisure.