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Get what start the sinner may, Retribution, for all her lame leg,
never quits his track.
Get what start the sinner may, Retribution, for all her lame leg,
never quits his track.
He that doth what he should not, shall feele what he would not.
He that doth what he should not, shall feele what he would not.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
Modesty should accompany youth.
Modesty should accompany youth.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by read more
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
