Going as if he trod upon eggs.

Going as if he trod upon eggs.

The child is father of the man.

The child is father of the man.

Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? read more

But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.

The ofspring of those that are very young, or very old, lasts
not.

The ofspring of those that are very young, or very old, lasts
not.

It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one
with kindness.

It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one
with kindness.

Let Apella the Jew credit it, if he will.

Let Apella the Jew credit it, if he will.

The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.

The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?