Maxioms by George Herbert
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
Speak not of my debts unless you mean to pay them.
Speak not of my debts unless you mean to pay them.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
The more women looke in their glasse, the lesse they looke to
their house.
The more women looke in their glasse, the lesse they looke to
their house.
Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame,
When once it is within thee; but before
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Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame,
When once it is within thee; but before
Mayst rule it, as thou list: and pour the shame,
Which it would pour on thee, upon the floor.
It is most just to throw that on the ground,
Which would throw me there, if I keep the round.