When we are conscious of the least comparative merit in ourselves, we should take as much care to conceal the value we set upon it, as if it were a real defect; to be elated or vain upon it is showing your money before people in want.

Old houses mended, Cost little less than new before they're ended.

The happy have whole days.

Oh! How many torments lie in the small circle of a wedding ring.

Who fears t' offend takes the first step to please.

A weak invention of the Enemy.

Possession is eleven points in the law.