When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.

When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.

Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
[Before you make a friend, eat a read more

Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
[Before you make a friend, eat a bushel of salt with him.]

He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.

He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.

There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.

There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,

What you don't know can't hurt you.

What you don't know can't hurt you.

To a great night, a great Lanthorne.

To a great night, a great Lanthorne.

Here is a fine field for talent.

Here is a fine field for talent.

Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.

Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.