A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.

When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.

If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.

If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.

Hell is paved with good intentions.

Hell is paved with good intentions.

One day unfolds it and one day destroys.

One day unfolds it and one day destroys.

To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.

To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.

Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

I must be cruel only to be kind.

I must be cruel only to be kind.

Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.

Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.