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The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.
The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.
A foole knowes more in his house, then a wise man in anothers.
A foole knowes more in his house, then a wise man in anothers.
You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned. [You have laid up a
grief in store for yourself.]
You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned. [You have laid up a
grief in store for yourself.]
A feeble dart short of its mark.
A feeble dart short of its mark.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
We are not born for ourselves alone.
We are not born for ourselves alone.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
Mutually giving and receiving aid,
They set each other off, like light and shade.
Mutually giving and receiving aid,
They set each other off, like light and shade.