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But sighs subside, and tears (even widows') shrink,
Like Arno in the summer, to a shallow.
But sighs subside, and tears (even widows') shrink,
Like Arno in the summer, to a shallow.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
Night is the mother of Councels.
Night is the mother of Councels.
Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.
Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.