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The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
Take heed of credit decaid, and people that have nothing.
Take heed of credit decaid, and people that have nothing.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.
[Lat., Calamitosus est animus futuri anxius.]
The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.
[Lat., Calamitosus est animus futuri anxius.]
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
