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Manie things are lost for want of asking.
Manie things are lost for want of asking.
Happy the man who, removed from all cares of business, after the
manner of his forefathers cultivates with his read more
Happy the man who, removed from all cares of business, after the
manner of his forefathers cultivates with his own team his
paternal acres, freed from all thought of usury.
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay read more
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay to supplicate the Gods,
And made a Polly-theist of a Parrot!
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
Long jesting was never good.
Long jesting was never good.
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
Honesty is the best policy.
Honesty is the best policy.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
