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Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.
A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
What you keep by you, you may change and mend;
But words once spoke can never be recall'd.
What you keep by you, you may change and mend;
But words once spoke can never be recall'd.
Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.
Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.
For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.
For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.