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The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
Women laugh when they can, and weepe when they will.
Women laugh when they can, and weepe when they will.
Better do nothing than do ill.
Better do nothing than do ill.
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]
After supper walk a mile.
After supper walk a mile.
To a brave man every soil is his country.
To a brave man every soil is his country.
Perhaps the early grave
Which men weep over may be meant to save.
Perhaps the early grave
Which men weep over may be meant to save.
At the games end we shall see who gaines.
At the games end we shall see who gaines.