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Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Hee that doth what hee will, doth not what he ought.
Hee that doth what hee will, doth not what he ought.
Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.
Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.
With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.
A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own
heart, his next to escape the read more
A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own
heart, his next to escape the censures of the world.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.