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.

When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.

When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.

In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.

In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.

Circumstances alter cases.

Circumstances alter cases.

My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.

My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.

Take heed of winde that comes in at a hole, and a reconciled
Enemy.

Take heed of winde that comes in at a hole, and a reconciled
Enemy.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

Too much taking heede is losse.

Too much taking heede is losse.

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.