He that is at ease seekes dainties.

He that is at ease seekes dainties.

He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera read more

He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera panem ostentat.]

In an hundred elles of contention, there is not an inch of love.

In an hundred elles of contention, there is not an inch of love.

A fault is fostered by concealment.

A fault is fostered by concealment.

Not a long day, but a good heart rids worke.

Not a long day, but a good heart rids worke.

One man thinks one thing best, another another.

One man thinks one thing best, another another.

The first blow is as much as two.

The first blow is as much as two.

That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat
Of habit's devil.

That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat
Of habit's devil.

When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.

When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.