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There are three waies, the Vniversities, the Sea, the Court.
There are three waies, the Vniversities, the Sea, the Court.
You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned. [You have laid up a
grief in store for yourself.]
You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned. [You have laid up a
grief in store for yourself.]
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.
I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.
I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.
I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.