Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.

Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.

We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.

We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.

Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.

Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.

The bird loves her nest.

The bird loves her nest.

Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.

Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.

No love is foule, nor prison fair.

No love is foule, nor prison fair.

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

Swiftly our pleasures glide away,
Our hearts recall the distant day
With many sighs.

Swiftly our pleasures glide away,
Our hearts recall the distant day
With many sighs.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.