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The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
They be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the
blind, both shall fall into the read more
They be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the
blind, both shall fall into the ditch.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both
of them.
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both
of them.
