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Fire that's closest kept burns most of all.
Fire that's closest kept burns most of all.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.
He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.
She only is chaste, who is chaste where there is no danger of
detection: she who does not, because read more
She only is chaste, who is chaste where there is no danger of
detection: she who does not, because she may not, does.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Greene wood makes a hott fire.
Greene wood makes a hott fire.