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There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.
It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
All things require skill, but an appetite.
All things require skill, but an appetite.
I have cut my leg with my own adze.
I have cut my leg with my own adze.
The question is yet before the court.
The question is yet before the court.
You harp perpetually on the same string.
You harp perpetually on the same string.