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He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
Councell breakes not the head.
Councell breakes not the head.
It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.
It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
We know this to be all nonsense.
We know this to be all nonsense.
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.
I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.
I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.
