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Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,
Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,
A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.
A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.
I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.
I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.
There is a remedy for every thing, could men find it.
There is a remedy for every thing, could men find it.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
The first dish pleaseth all.
The first dish pleaseth all.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
That is not good language which all understand not.
That is not good language which all understand not.