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The mind does not easily unlearn what it has been long in
learning.
The mind does not easily unlearn what it has been long in
learning.
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in read more
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.
Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.
What he has is of no more use to the miser than that which he has
not.
What he has is of no more use to the miser than that which he has
not.
With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.
With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
Danger it selfe the best remedy for danger.
Danger it selfe the best remedy for danger.
Covetous of another man's, prodigal of his own.
Covetous of another man's, prodigal of his own.