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Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.
Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate read more
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.
One mouth doth nothing without another.
One mouth doth nothing without another.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
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.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.
Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.