Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]

We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]

Pardons and pleasantnesse are great revenges of slanders.

Pardons and pleasantnesse are great revenges of slanders.

Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.

Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.

Aske much to have a little.

Aske much to have a little.

To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.

To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.

As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.

As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.

Being on sea saile, being on land settle.

Being on sea saile, being on land settle.

Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.

Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.