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The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late read more
The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late life by Archdeacon Coxe.
Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
Poverty is the mother of health.
Poverty is the mother of health.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of read more
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of fools.