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The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and read more
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.]
It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
Who could be happy and alone or good?
Who could be happy and alone or good?
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
