The Hand Book of Illustrated Proverbs: Comprising Also a Selection of Approved Proverbs of Various Nations and Languages, Ancient and Modern ...G.F. Tuttle, 1857 - 252 pages |
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... called " the inconsistencies of the Christ- ian religion , " Newton replied , " Sir , I have studied it and you have not . " The lesson which this proverb teaches of the infinite superiority of God , lies at the foundation of all true ...
... called " the inconsistencies of the Christ- ian religion , " Newton replied , " Sir , I have studied it and you have not . " The lesson which this proverb teaches of the infinite superiority of God , lies at the foundation of all true ...
Page 70
... called . Speak little , and to the purpose , and you will pass for somebody . Surgeons should have an eagle's eye , a lion's heart , and a lady's hand . Suspicion may be no fault ; showing it is a great one . Stake not thy head against ...
... called . Speak little , and to the purpose , and you will pass for somebody . Surgeons should have an eagle's eye , a lion's heart , and a lady's hand . Suspicion may be no fault ; showing it is a great one . Stake not thy head against ...
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... called , ) now came down upon Italy , conquered the peo- ple , pillaged and burnt Rome , the mistress of the world . These conquerors of the Romans were temperate men , and scorned to eat of dainties . It is recorded that when some ...
... called , ) now came down upon Italy , conquered the peo- ple , pillaged and burnt Rome , the mistress of the world . These conquerors of the Romans were temperate men , and scorned to eat of dainties . It is recorded that when some ...
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... called to defend his country against Hannibal , the Carthagenian , who had thus far defeated all the Roman generals sent against him . Fabius was now very careful about keeping his army together , and was very cautious in what direction ...
... called to defend his country against Hannibal , the Carthagenian , who had thus far defeated all the Roman generals sent against him . Fabius was now very careful about keeping his army together , and was very cautious in what direction ...
Page 109
... called . Many of his most valuable literary productions would probably never have appeared , had it not been for his straitened circumstances . Necessity drove him to write something that would sell , and the world has been the gainer ...
... called . Many of his most valuable literary productions would probably never have appeared , had it not been for his straitened circumstances . Necessity drove him to write something that would sell , and the world has been the gainer ...
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Popular passages
Page 165 - A swarm of bees in May is worth a load of hay. A swarm of bees in June is worth a silver spoon. A swarm of bees in July is not worth a fly.
Page 176 - Experience keeps a dear School, but Fools will learn in no other, and scarce in that; for it is true, we may give Advice, but we cannot give Conduct...
Page 84 - ... for want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for want of a horse the rider was lost...
Page 65 - And again, Pride is as loud a beggar as Want, and a great deal more saucy. When you have bought one fine thing, you must buy ten more, that your appearance may be all of a piece; but Poor Dick says, It is easier to suppress the first desire, than to satisfy all that follow it.
Page 141 - Tis the voice of the sluggard ; I heard him complain, " You have waked me too soon, I must slumber again." As the door on its hinges, so he on his bed, Turns his sides, and his shoulders, and his heavy head. "A little more sleep, and a little more slumber...
Page 200 - Offended with every thing that is bright. If we knew how little others enjoy, it would rescue the world from one sin — there would be no such thing as envy upon earth. Never employ yourself to discern the faults of others, but be careful to mend and prevent your own. There is an odious spirit in many persons, who are better pleased to detect a fault, than commend a virtue. The worthiest people are most injured by slanderers ; as we usually find that to be the best fruit which the birds have been...
Page 174 - A little house well filled, a little land well tilled, and a little wife well willed. One year of joy, another of comfort, and all the rest of content.
Page 216 - In the prosperity of a man enemies will be grieved: but in his adversity even a friend will depart.
Page 174 - The wife that expects to have a good name Is always at home, as if she were lame : And the maid that is honest, her chiefest delight Is still to be doing from morning to night.
Page 220 - Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words or in good order.