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He that burnes most shines most.
He that burnes most shines most.
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and read more
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.]
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
Time rolls on, and we grow old with silent years.
Time rolls on, and we grow old with silent years.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
The less of this cold world the more of heaven.
The less of this cold world the more of heaven.