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When they can't win in fair fight, they resort to all sorts of
sly tricks.
When they can't win in fair fight, they resort to all sorts of
sly tricks.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of
the fool: this also is read more
For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of
the fool: this also is vanity.
Parsons are soules waggoners.
Parsons are soules waggoners.
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.
When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.