Single men, though they may be many times more charitable, because their means are less exhaust, yet, on the other side, they are more cruel and hardhearted, because their tenderness is not so oft called upon.
At the old, old clock oft wonders Nell, For she can't make out what it has to tell; She has ne'er yet read, in prose or rhyme, That it marks the silent course of time.
He also gives his son various pieces of advice on how to behave at university, including a suggestion that he should dress as nicely as he can, saying, quote, for the apparel oft proclaims the man, end quote.
The analogy that's just too perfect, but is so oft repeated that people really lose sight of how powerful it is, If you wanna make an omelet, you have to break some eggs.
In 1700, the prohibition of importing bone lace into England was taken oft; upon condition that the importation of English woollens into Flanders should be put on the same footing as before.
As the months had dragged or flown along, retarded or spurred on as privation or adventure predominated, thoughts of his own home, while oft recurring, had become less vivid.
" You are, " Sam agreed, " but Cotter Pyke might serve. It's said he has oft proved himself in battle" . He did not mean to offend Ser Denys by praising his rival, but how else could he convince him to withdraw?
" As oft he did, " Lord Nestor said. " The man was craven, but the favor Lady Lysa showed him made him insolent. She dressed him like a lord, gave him gold rings and a moonstone belt" .
Davos eyed the stranger warily. The " please" confused him. Men about to lose their heads and hands were not oft accorded such courtesies. " Who are you" ?