Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.

Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

The strongest and the fiercest spirit
That fought in heaven, now fiercer by despair.

The strongest and the fiercest spirit
That fought in heaven, now fiercer by despair.

Take heede of an oxe before, of an horse behind, of a monke on
all sides.

Take heede of an oxe before, of an horse behind, of a monke on
all sides.

"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who read more

"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who on earth can say I am not pious?"

Robin Hood could brave all weathers but a thaw wind.

Robin Hood could brave all weathers but a thaw wind.

Good is the mora that makes all sure.

Good is the mora that makes all sure.

Cares deny all rest to weary limbs.

Cares deny all rest to weary limbs.