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Long jesting was never good.
Long jesting was never good.
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
That's the best gowne that goes up and downe the house.
That's the best gowne that goes up and downe the house.
Springes to catch woodcocks.
Springes to catch woodcocks.
A fickle and capricious woman.
A fickle and capricious woman.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
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.]
Some falls the means are happier to rise.
Some falls the means are happier to rise.