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You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
To make a mountain of a mole-hill.
To make a mountain of a mole-hill.
He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
The great put the little on the hooke.
The great put the little on the hooke.
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
A man of refined taste and judgment.
A man of refined taste and judgment.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.