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Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.
Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.
So many men in Court and so many strangers.
So many men in Court and so many strangers.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.
A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
My poverty, but not my will consents.
My poverty, but not my will consents.
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your
wrath: Neither give place to read more
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your
wrath: Neither give place to the devil.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.