Sin is the dare of God's justice, the rape of His mercy, the jeer of His patience, the slight of His power, and the contempt of His love.
Hanging is too good for him said Mr. Cruelty.
He that is down need fear no fall.
If that a pearl may in a toad's head dwell, And may be found too in an oyster shell.
If that a pearl may in a toad's head dwell, And may be found too in an oyster shell.
If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot.
He who bestows his goods upon the poor shall have as much again, and ten times more.
It beareth the name of Vanity Fair, because the town where it is kept is "lighter than vanity."