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One sword keeres another in the sheath.
One sword keeres another in the sheath.
An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.
An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
That father perished at the stake
For tenets he would not forsake.
That father perished at the stake
For tenets he would not forsake.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.
Prevention is better than cure.
Prevention is better than cure.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.