Why, then, do you walk as if you had swallowed a ramrod?

Why, then, do you walk as if you had swallowed a ramrod?

The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.

The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.

Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.

Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.

So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.

So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.

Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.

Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.

The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.

The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.

Nothing secure unlesse suspected.

Nothing secure unlesse suspected.

Hee that bewailes himselfe hath the cure in his hands.

Hee that bewailes himselfe hath the cure in his hands.

Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.

Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.