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Our fears are always more numerous than our dangers.
Our fears are always more numerous than our dangers.
The gowne is his that we ares it, and the world his that enjoyes
it.
The gowne is his that we ares it, and the world his that enjoyes
it.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
A heart unspotted is not easily daunted.
A heart unspotted is not easily daunted.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.
When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.
Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.