The tempest threatens before it comes; houses creak before they
fall.

The tempest threatens before it comes; houses creak before they
fall.

For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.

For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.

These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.

These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.

When the mischief is done the door is shut.

When the mischief is done the door is shut.

But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?

But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?

Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more

Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.

A pleasant traveling companion helps us on our journey as much as
a carriage.

A pleasant traveling companion helps us on our journey as much as
a carriage.

For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.

For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.

To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.

To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.