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He that deales in the world needes foure seeves.
He that deales in the world needes foure seeves.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
Be ever engaged, so that whenever the devil calls he may find you
occupied.
Be ever engaged, so that whenever the devil calls he may find you
occupied.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.
Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.
The world itself is too small for the covetous.
The world itself is too small for the covetous.
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.
Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.