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He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.
Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.
Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.
Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
