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Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy read more
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
A little with quiet is the onely dyet.
A little with quiet is the onely dyet.
