A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.

A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.

He that feares leaves, let him not goe into the wood.

He that feares leaves, let him not goe into the wood.

Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of having done no
evil, and to grow pale at read more

Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of having done no
evil, and to grow pale at no accusation.

A living dog is better than a dead lion.

A living dog is better than a dead lion.

It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.

It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.

Silence gives consent.
[Lat., Qui tacet, consentire videtur.]

Silence gives consent.
[Lat., Qui tacet, consentire videtur.]

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.

It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.

Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more

Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.