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It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.
A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.
Who dainties love shall beggars prove.
Who dainties love shall beggars prove.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
Much matter decocted into few words.
Much matter decocted into few words.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one
with kindness.
It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one
with kindness.
