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The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
One paire of eares drawes dry an hundred tongues.
One paire of eares drawes dry an hundred tongues.
If the destructive dice-box has pleasures for the father, the son
will be a gambler.
If the destructive dice-box has pleasures for the father, the son
will be a gambler.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
The mill cannot grind with water that's past.
The mill cannot grind with water that's past.
When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.
When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
Who hath no hast in his businesse, mountaines to him seeme
valleys.
Who hath no hast in his businesse, mountaines to him seeme
valleys.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
