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Faith, that's as well said as if I had said it myself.
Faith, that's as well said as if I had said it myself.
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can
render a reason.
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can
render a reason.
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of
a fool than of him.
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of
a fool than of him.
Pride and conceit were the original sins of man.
Pride and conceit were the original sins of man.
He who is enamored of himself will at least have the advantage of being inconvenienced by few rivals.
He who is enamored of himself will at least have the advantage of being inconvenienced by few rivals.
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things,
but condescend to men of low estate. read more
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things,
but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own
conceits.
For what are they all in their high conceit,
When man in the bush with God may meet?
For what are they all in their high conceit,
When man in the bush with God may meet?
Always hold your head up but be careful to keep your nose at a friendly level.
Always hold your head up but be careful to keep your nose at a friendly level.
Conceit, more rich in matter than in words,
Brags of his substance, not of ornament.
They are read more
Conceit, more rich in matter than in words,
Brags of his substance, not of ornament.
They are but beggars that can count their worth;
But my true love is grown to such excess
I cannot sum up sum of half my wealth.