Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.

Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.

A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.

A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.

A soldier when aged is not appreciated; the love of an old man
sickens.

A soldier when aged is not appreciated; the love of an old man
sickens.

Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

Giving much to the poore, doth inrich a mans store.

Giving much to the poore, doth inrich a mans store.

The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.

The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.

Three can hold their peace, if two be away.

Three can hold their peace, if two be away.

I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.

I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.

A new broome sweepeth cleane.

A new broome sweepeth cleane.