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We are not born for ourselves alone.
We are not born for ourselves alone.
He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]
He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
In the kingdome of a cheater the wallet is carried before.
In the kingdome of a cheater the wallet is carried before.
An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.
An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
