We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

Don't throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds water.

Don't throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds water.

By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is read more

By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on.

Few love to hear the sins they love to act.

Few love to hear the sins they love to act.

The best things in life are free.

The best things in life are free.

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.

For the labourer is worthy of his hire.

For the labourer is worthy of his hire.

Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.

Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.

The whole race of scribblers flies from the town and yearns for
country life.

The whole race of scribblers flies from the town and yearns for
country life.