But married once, a man is stak'd or pown'd, and cannot graze beyond his own hedge.
Ill news are swallow-winged, but what is good walks on crutches.
The soul is strong that trusts in goodness.
Petitions, not sweetened with gold, are but unsavory and oft refused; or, if received, are pocketed, not read.
Cheerful looks make every dish a feast, and it is that which crowns a welcome.
Such as ne'er saw swans May think crows beautiful.