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But we are all men
In our own natures frail.
But we are all men
In our own natures frail.
So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.
Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.
He that commits a fault, thinkes every one speakes of it.
He that commits a fault, thinkes every one speakes of it.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have
greatness thrust upon 'em.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have
greatness thrust upon 'em.
What has not wasting time impaired?
What has not wasting time impaired?
Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]
Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.