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

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

Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.

Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.

God heales, and the Physitian hath the thankes.

God heales, and the Physitian hath the thankes.

Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.

Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.

The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.

The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.

The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more

The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.

But this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning
Make the prize light.

But this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning
Make the prize light.

Hope is a waking dream.

Hope is a waking dream.

Where there are many counsellors there is safety.

Where there are many counsellors there is safety.