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He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.
He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.
We notice that the mind grows with the body, and with it decays.
We notice that the mind grows with the body, and with it decays.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
The wind in ones face makes one wise.
The wind in ones face makes one wise.
What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.
What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.
Gloriously false. [Like Rahab.]
Gloriously false. [Like Rahab.]
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
