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Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
Dogs are fine in the field.
Dogs are fine in the field.
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
To be too busie gets contempt.
To be too busie gets contempt.
Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?
Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
Two heads are better than one.
Two heads are better than one.
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.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]