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A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.
Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
The judge is condemned when the guilty is acquitted.
[Lat., Judex damnatur cum nocens absolvitur.]
The judge is condemned when the guilty is acquitted.
[Lat., Judex damnatur cum nocens absolvitur.]
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.
Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.
Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
[Before you make a friend, eat a read more
Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
[Before you make a friend, eat a bushel of salt with him.]