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But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall read more
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall tell thee:
Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes
of the sea shall declare unto thee.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
Take heed of winde that comes in at a hole, and a reconciled
Enemy.
Take heed of winde that comes in at a hole, and a reconciled
Enemy.
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
Dally not with mony or women.
Dally not with mony or women.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.
His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.