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Ah, gentle dames! it gars we greet,
To think how mony consels sweet,
How mony lengthened, sage read more
Ah, gentle dames! it gars we greet,
To think how mony consels sweet,
How mony lengthened, sage advices,
The husband frae the wife despises.
I agree with every word you write, and I can prove this in no
better way than by taking read more
I agree with every word you write, and I can prove this in no
better way than by taking your advice from beginning to end.
A good scare is worth more than good advice.
A good scare is worth more than good advice.
The worst men often give the best advice.
Our deeds are sometimes better than our thoughts.
The worst men often give the best advice.
Our deeds are sometimes better than our thoughts.
If advice will not improve him, neither will the rod.
If advice will not improve him, neither will the rod.
When a wise man gives thee better counsel, give me mine again.
When a wise man gives thee better counsel, give me mine again.
'Twas good advice, and meant,
"My son, be good."
'Twas good advice, and meant,
"My son, be good."
There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.
There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.
One can advise comfortably from a safe port.
[Ger., Vom sichern Port lasst sich's gemachlich rathen.]
One can advise comfortably from a safe port.
[Ger., Vom sichern Port lasst sich's gemachlich rathen.]