It is easy to be wise after the event.

It is easy to be wise after the event.

He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.

He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.

You are his father by nature, I by counsel.

You are his father by nature, I by counsel.

When yet was ever found a mother
Who'd give her booby for another?

When yet was ever found a mother
Who'd give her booby for another?

Hee that respects not, is not respected.

Hee that respects not, is not respected.

Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.

Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.

The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.

The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.

To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.

To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.

Omittance is no quittance.

Omittance is no quittance.