But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall read more

But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall tell thee:
Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes
of the sea shall declare unto thee.

But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
[No sooner read more

No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
[No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devil builds a chapel
hard by.]

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.

He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.

He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.

Beat all your feathers as flat as pancakes.

Beat all your feathers as flat as pancakes.

Give me the ocular proof.

Give me the ocular proof.

The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.

The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.

He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.

He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.