That least pleases us which is most urged on us.

That least pleases us which is most urged on us.

Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]

Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]

The wife is the key of the house.

The wife is the key of the house.

When war begins, then hell openeth.

When war begins, then hell openeth.

Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.

Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.

Much spends the traveller, more then the abider.

Much spends the traveller, more then the abider.

The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.

The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.

Hee that respects not, is not respected.

Hee that respects not, is not respected.

Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.

Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.