And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.

And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.

Preferment goes by letter and affection,
And not by old gradation, where each second
Stood heir to read more

Preferment goes by letter and affection,
And not by old gradation, where each second
Stood heir to th's first.

A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.

A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.

There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.

There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.

Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.

Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.

Hee that tells his wife newes is but newly married.

Hee that tells his wife newes is but newly married.

Day treads upon the heels of day, and the new moons hasten to
their waning.

Day treads upon the heels of day, and the new moons hasten to
their waning.

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.

He makes a great row but does nothing.

He makes a great row but does nothing.