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Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.
A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.
Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.
Wee know not who lives or dies.
Wee know not who lives or dies.
Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.
Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.
