We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds read more

We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy.

So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.

So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.

One eye-witness is better than ten hearsays.

One eye-witness is better than ten hearsays.

Fine words dresse ill deedes.

Fine words dresse ill deedes.

He is the least in want who is the least covetous.

He is the least in want who is the least covetous.

Stir not dying embers.

Stir not dying embers.

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,

He that hath the spice, may season as he list.

He that hath the spice, may season as he list.

Let every eye negotiate for itself
And trust no agent.

Let every eye negotiate for itself
And trust no agent.