He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]

He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]

Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
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Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
To him that ever fears he shall be poor.

The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).

The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).

The generous heart
Should scorn a pleasure which gives others pain.

The generous heart
Should scorn a pleasure which gives others pain.

A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.

A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.

When your throat is parched with thirst, do you desire a cup of
gold?

When your throat is parched with thirst, do you desire a cup of
gold?

We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.

We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.

The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.

The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.

It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.

It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.