The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those read more

The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those that have spare time.

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.

Nature drawes more then ten teemes.

Nature drawes more then ten teemes.

You tell a tale to a dead man.

You tell a tale to a dead man.

O, while you live, tell truth, and shame the devil.

O, while you live, tell truth, and shame the devil.

There are games in which it is better to lose than win.

There are games in which it is better to lose than win.

Shewa good man his errour and he turnes it to a vertue, but an
ill, it doubles his fault.

Shewa good man his errour and he turnes it to a vertue, but an
ill, it doubles his fault.

Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
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Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
She either gives a stomach and no food--
Such are the poor, in health--or else a feast
And takes away the stomach-- such are the rich,
That have abundance, and enjoy it not.

Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.

Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.