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Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then
by stars at their nativities.
Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then
by stars at their nativities.
He that praiseth himselfe spattereth himselfe.
He that praiseth himselfe spattereth himselfe.
It is best to know the worst at once.
It is best to know the worst at once.
The Bathe of the Blackamoor hath sworne not to whiten.
The Bathe of the Blackamoor hath sworne not to whiten.
In avoiding one vice fools rush into the opposite extreme.
In avoiding one vice fools rush into the opposite extreme.
You harp perpetually on the same string.
You harp perpetually on the same string.
Originality provokes originality.
Originality provokes originality.
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form read more
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form a good part of every
Englishman's education.
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]