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A Horse made, and a man to make.
A Horse made, and a man to make.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.
You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Jest not with the eye or with Religion.
Jest not with the eye or with Religion.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his read more
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his dream till he wakes.