Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.

Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.

He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.

In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.

Those things please more, which are more expensive.

Those things please more, which are more expensive.

The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.

The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.

Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything. read more

Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything. The wills above be
done, but I would fain die a dry death.

Praise a hill, but keepe below.

Praise a hill, but keepe below.

He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.

He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.

Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.

Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.