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Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
Punishment is lame, but it comes.
Punishment is lame, but it comes.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
Long is the road to learning by precepts, but short and
successful by examples.
Long is the road to learning by precepts, but short and
successful by examples.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.