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To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis read more
To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis hominis est errare, nullius nisi insipientis in
errore perseverare.]
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.
We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]
We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
It is better to have wings then hornes.
It is better to have wings then hornes.
What a beard hast thou got! thou hast got more hair on thy chin
than Dobbin my thill-horse has read more
What a beard hast thou got! thou hast got more hair on thy chin
than Dobbin my thill-horse has on his tail.
When my house burnes, it's not good playing at Chesse.
When my house burnes, it's not good playing at Chesse.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
Hee that is throwne would ever wrestle.
Hee that is throwne would ever wrestle.