In the husband wisedome, in the wife gentlenesse.

In the husband wisedome, in the wife gentlenesse.

The bit that one eates, no friend makes.

The bit that one eates, no friend makes.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Hee that is a master must serve (another).

Hee that is a master must serve (another).

The Apothecaries morter spoiles the Luters musick.

The Apothecaries morter spoiles the Luters musick.

Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.

Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.

To gain a livelihood at the expense of all that makes life worth
the having.

To gain a livelihood at the expense of all that makes life worth
the having.

The Smith and his penny both are black.

The Smith and his penny both are black.