There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

'Tis all in vain to keep a constant pother
About one vice and fall into another.

'Tis all in vain to keep a constant pother
About one vice and fall into another.

Praise none too much, for all are fickle.

Praise none too much, for all are fickle.

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.

Life without a friend is death without a witnesse.

Life without a friend is death without a witnesse.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

One flower makes no garland.

One flower makes no garland.

Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.

Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.

Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.

Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.