Long jesting was never good.

Long jesting was never good.

Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?

Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?

Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.

Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.

Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.

If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.

Life's cares are comforts; such by heaven design'd
He that has none, must make them or be wretched.

Life's cares are comforts; such by heaven design'd
He that has none, must make them or be wretched.

One ungrateful man injures all who need assistance.

One ungrateful man injures all who need assistance.

Take away her rewards, and who will ever clasp naked Virtue to
his bosom?

Take away her rewards, and who will ever clasp naked Virtue to
his bosom?

A gift much expected is paid, not given.

A gift much expected is paid, not given.