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He that is angry at a feast is rude.
He that is angry at a feast is rude.
The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.
The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.
He that's foolish in the fault, let him be wise in the
punishment.
He that's foolish in the fault, let him be wise in the
punishment.
How blessings brighten as they take their flight.
How blessings brighten as they take their flight.
Patience, time and money accommodate all things.
Patience, time and money accommodate all things.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.
For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
