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A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
Of two evils I have chose the least.
Of two evils I have chose the least.
His essences turn the live air sick.
His essences turn the live air sick.
A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.
A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.
Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
Men shut their doors against the setting sun.
Men shut their doors against the setting sun.
Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.
Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.