He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.

He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.

Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred read more

Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred robe, or broidered zone.

Thus woe succeeds a woe, as wave a wave.

Thus woe succeeds a woe, as wave a wave.

Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.

Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.

Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.

Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.

Wine and women bring misery.

Wine and women bring misery.

Never was strumpet faire.

Never was strumpet faire.

Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.

Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.

The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.

The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.