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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.
The fellow is either a madman or a poet.
The fellow is either a madman or a poet.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
The weakest goes to the wall.
The weakest goes to the wall.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
Never without a shilling in my purse.
Never without a shilling in my purse.
