So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by read more

To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]

Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]

Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]

Service is no Inheritance.

Service is no Inheritance.

Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius read more

Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.

Here is a fine field for talent.

Here is a fine field for talent.

He that lends, gives.

He that lends, gives.

What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!

What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!