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Now clothed like a Roman, now like a Greek. [An inconstant,
perfidious man.]
Now clothed like a Roman, now like a Greek. [An inconstant,
perfidious man.]
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
Let no man seek
Henceforth to be foretold that shall befall
Him or his children.
Let no man seek
Henceforth to be foretold that shall befall
Him or his children.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
There are three waies, the Vniversities, the Sea, the Court.
There are three waies, the Vniversities, the Sea, the Court.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.