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That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.
The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto
those that be of heavy hearts.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto
those that be of heavy hearts.
Good words quench more then a bucket of water.
Good words quench more then a bucket of water.
Short boughs, long vintage.
Short boughs, long vintage.
A wise man does nothing by constraint.
A wise man does nothing by constraint.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Success in crime always invites to worse deeds.
Success in crime always invites to worse deeds.
For evil news rides post, while good news baits.
For evil news rides post, while good news baits.