The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.

'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.

Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.

Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.

An old Physitian, and a young Lawyer.

An old Physitian, and a young Lawyer.

Of two evils I have chose the least.

Of two evils I have chose the least.

At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.

At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.

Hope is the poore mans bread.

Hope is the poore mans bread.

The arrow will not always find the mark intended.

The arrow will not always find the mark intended.

Poverty needs much, avarice everything.

Poverty needs much, avarice everything.