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When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
Better a bare foote then none.
[Better a barefoot than none.]
Better a bare foote then none.
[Better a barefoot than none.]
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.
Do not expect good from another's death.
Do not expect good from another's death.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.
You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.