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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Pull downe your hatt on the winds side.
Pull downe your hatt on the winds side.
My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with read more
My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with service.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
The constancy of the benefit of the yeere in their seasons argues
a Deity.
The constancy of the benefit of the yeere in their seasons argues
a Deity.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
Favour will as surely perish as life.
Favour will as surely perish as life.
