Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave.

There would not be so many open mouths if there were not so many open ears.

Words are as they are taken, and things are as they are used. There are even cursed blessings.

He is a very humble man, that thinks not himself better than some others.

A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was.

Good prayers never come creeping home. I am sure I shall receive either what I ask, or what I should ask.

For every bad there might be a worse; and when one breaks his leg let him be thankful it was not his neck.