Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.

Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.

It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.

It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.

They that stand high have many blasts to shake them,
And if they fall, they dash themselves to pieces.

They that stand high have many blasts to shake them,
And if they fall, they dash themselves to pieces.

Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.

Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.

Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.

Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.

He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.

He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.

Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]

Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]

"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?"