In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.

In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.

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.

Of a little thing a little displeaseth.

Of a little thing a little displeaseth.

To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the read more

To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the nation;
Sure John and I are more than quit.

. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.

. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.

The gowne is his that we ares it, and the world his that enjoyes
it.

The gowne is his that we ares it, and the world his that enjoyes
it.

When God is made the master of a family, he disorders the
disorderly.

When God is made the master of a family, he disorders the
disorderly.

Chaos of thought and passion all confused.

Chaos of thought and passion all confused.

The swiftness of time is infinite, which is the more evident to
those who look back on what has read more

The swiftness of time is infinite, which is the more evident to
those who look back on what has passed.