If folly were griefe every house would weepe.

If folly were griefe every house would weepe.

Everyone is a master and servant.

Everyone is a master and servant.

Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.

Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.

The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.

The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.

They are safe in their number and their close array.

They are safe in their number and their close array.

Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more

Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]

I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my
neighbour white.

I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my
neighbour white.

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.

Yet gold all is not that doth golden seem.

Yet gold all is not that doth golden seem.