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He that will take the bird, must not skare it.
He that will take the bird, must not skare it.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
They have learnt life's lessons.
They have learnt life's lessons.
Our yesterday's to-morrow now is gone,
And still a new to-morrow does come on.
We by to-morrow read more
Our yesterday's to-morrow now is gone,
And still a new to-morrow does come on.
We by to-morrow draw out all our store,
Till the exhausted well can yield no more.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
