It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.

It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.

Enough is as good as a feast.

Enough is as good as a feast.

By suppers more have beene killed then Gallen ever cured.

By suppers more have beene killed then Gallen ever cured.

The poor man, while he apes the wealthy, effects his own ruin.
[The fable of frog and the cow.]

The poor man, while he apes the wealthy, effects his own ruin.
[The fable of frog and the cow.]

Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.

Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.

If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.

If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.

He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.

The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.

The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.