Maxims are the condensed good sense of nations.

Maxims are the condensed good sense of nations.

Tam lo'ed him like a vera brither;
They had been fou for weeks thegither.

Tam lo'ed him like a vera brither;
They had been fou for weeks thegither.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

I have other fish to fry.

I have other fish to fry.

The House shewes the owner.

The House shewes the owner.

With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.

With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.

When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.

When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

A little and good fills the trencher.

A little and good fills the trencher.