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He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
My house, my house, though thou art small, thou art to me the
Escuriall.
My house, my house, though thou art small, thou art to me the
Escuriall.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
All powerful is the rule of fashion.
All powerful is the rule of fashion.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
I'll put a spoke among your wheels.
I'll put a spoke among your wheels.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
For washing his hands, none sels his lands.
For washing his hands, none sels his lands.