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He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.
To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.
Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth
not.
Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth
not.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sundial
in the shade?
Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sundial
in the shade?
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.
Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.
Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
The Mr. absent, and the house dead.
The Mr. absent, and the house dead.