That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.

That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.

When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.

When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.

Proverbs like the sacred books of each nation, are the sanctuary
of the intuitions.

Proverbs like the sacred books of each nation, are the sanctuary
of the intuitions.

Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.

Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.

Hee that is throwne would ever wrestle.

Hee that is throwne would ever wrestle.

Let the cobbler stick to his last.

Let the cobbler stick to his last.

Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.

Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.

Covetousnesse breaks the bag.

Covetousnesse breaks the bag.

If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.

If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.