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Judge of a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves.
Judge of a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves.
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and read more
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.]
Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]
Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]
The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.
The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
Seeing is different than being told.
Seeing is different than being told.