Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]

He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]

Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.

Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.

An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.

An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.

While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the
opportunity is lost.

While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the
opportunity is lost.

One graine fills not a sacke, but helpes his fellowes.

One graine fills not a sacke, but helpes his fellowes.

In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.

In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.

You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.

You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.

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.