The thread breakes, where it is weakest.

The thread breakes, where it is weakest.

Idle people have the least leisure.

Idle people have the least leisure.

A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.

A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.

Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
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Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
To him that ever fears he shall be poor.

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.

He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.

Every man can master a grief but he that has it.

Every man can master a grief but he that has it.

With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.

With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.

He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.

He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.