A scab'd horse cannot abide the comb.

A scab'd horse cannot abide the comb.

The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.

The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.

The reverse side also has a reverse side.

The reverse side also has a reverse side.

The friends of the unfortunate live a long way off.

The friends of the unfortunate live a long way off.

Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]

Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]

The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.

The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.

But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
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But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.

With his own weapon do I stab him.

With his own weapon do I stab him.

You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drinke when and
what he pleaseth.

You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drinke when and
what he pleaseth.