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He thinkes not well, that thinkes not againe.
He thinkes not well, that thinkes not againe.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?
Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?
Ill comes in by ells, and goes out by inches.
Ill comes in by ells, and goes out by inches.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.
He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.