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We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
Perversnes makes one squint ey'd.
Perversnes makes one squint ey'd.
No mortal man is wise at all times.
No mortal man is wise at all times.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
The ill that comes out of our mouth falles into our bosome.
The ill that comes out of our mouth falles into our bosome.
Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.