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He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).
The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).
The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.
The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
A word spoken in due season, how good is it!
A word spoken in due season, how good is it!
An old Physitian, and a young Lawyer.
An old Physitian, and a young Lawyer.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Beare with evill, and expect good.
Beare with evill, and expect good.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.