Proverbs like the sacred books of each nation, are the sanctuary
of the intuitions.

Proverbs like the sacred books of each nation, are the sanctuary
of the intuitions.

It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.

It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.

Patience lightens the burthen we cannot avert.

Patience lightens the burthen we cannot avert.

In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.

In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.

The slothful is the servant of the counters.

The slothful is the servant of the counters.

If the first of July be rainy weather,
It will rain, more of less, for four weeks together.

If the first of July be rainy weather,
It will rain, more of less, for four weeks together.

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.

Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.

Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind!
The thief doth fear each bush an officer.

Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind!
The thief doth fear each bush an officer.