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He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
Ill blows the wind that profits nobody.
Ill blows the wind that profits nobody.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
He that burnes most shines most.
He that burnes most shines most.
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
