There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.

Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.

I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more

I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.

Restive horses must be roughly dealt with.

Restive horses must be roughly dealt with.

Who teacheth often learns himself.

Who teacheth often learns himself.

He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more

He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.

Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.

Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.

Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.

Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.

Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.

Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.