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It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
The perswasion of the fortunate swaies the doubtfull.
The perswasion of the fortunate swaies the doubtfull.
What you don't know can't hurt you.
What you don't know can't hurt you.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.
Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more read more
Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more than coronets,
And simple faith than Norman blood.
If you can't beat them, join them.
If you can't beat them, join them.
Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.
Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.