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He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
In avoiding one vice fools rush into the opposite extreme.
In avoiding one vice fools rush into the opposite extreme.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
A faire death honours the whole life.
A faire death honours the whole life.
He warmes too neere that burnes.
He warmes too neere that burnes.
An Oxe is taken by the horns, and a Man by the tongue.
An Oxe is taken by the horns, and a Man by the tongue.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
