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An angry man, when he returns to reason, will be again angry with
himself.
An angry man, when he returns to reason, will be again angry with
himself.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
On with the dance, let joy be unconfined.
On with the dance, let joy be unconfined.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
The horse thinkes one thing, and he that sadles him another.
The horse thinkes one thing, and he that sadles him another.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
All is not gold that glisters.
All is not gold that glisters.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.