...It is in the religion of ignorance that tyranny begins... |
'Tis against some men's principle to pay interest, and seems against others' interest to pay the principle |
'Tis better leave for an enemy at one's death, than beg of a friend in one's life |
A bargain is something you have to find a use for once you have bought it |
A benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself, to keep his friends in countenance |
A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather. |
A child thinks 20 shillings and 20 years can never be spent. |
A child thinks 20 shillings and 20 years can scarce ever be spent. |
A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats. |
A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines |
A fat kitchen makes a lean will |
A fine genius in his own country, is like a gold in the mine. |
A full Belly is the Mother of all Evil. |
A full belly makes a dull brain |
A good conscience is a continual Christmas. |