Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.

He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.

He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.

Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.

Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.

Every calamity is to be overcome by endurance.

Every calamity is to be overcome by endurance.

Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.

Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.

A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh
haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh
haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.

Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.

Retirement without literary amusements is death itself, and a
living tomb.

Retirement without literary amusements is death itself, and a
living tomb.

Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.

Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.