Maxioms Pet

X
  •   1  /  4  

    We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
    we long for it jealously.

Share to:

You May Also Like   /   View all maxioms

  ( comments )
  10  /  24  

He that endures is not overcome.

He that endures is not overcome.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  5  /  7  

He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.

He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.

by David Tuvill Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  23  /  31  

Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
read more

Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!

  ( comments )
  10  /  27  

Dull not device by coldness and delay.

Dull not device by coldness and delay.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  28  /  15  

The mill cannot grind with water that's past.

The mill cannot grind with water that's past.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  7  /  10  

He who desires to become rich, wishes to become so as quickly as
possible.

He who desires to become rich, wishes to become so as quickly as
possible.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  3  /  8  

Time is the Rider that breakes youth.

Time is the Rider that breakes youth.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  4  /  16  

He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.

He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  5  /  7  

An ill deede cannot bring honour.

An ill deede cannot bring honour.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
Share to:
Maxioms Web Pet