A penny spar'd is twice got.

A penny spar'd is twice got.

We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more

We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.

No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.

No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.

Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]

Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]

A coward calls himself cautious, a miser thrifty.

A coward calls himself cautious, a miser thrifty.

With his own weapon do I stab him.

With his own weapon do I stab him.

I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

Like summer tempest came her tears:
Sweet my child, I live for thee.

Like summer tempest came her tears:
Sweet my child, I live for thee.

The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.

The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.