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How well I feathered by nest.
How well I feathered by nest.
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that read more
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that licks his knife.]
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
He that seekes trouble never misses.
[He that seeks trouble never misses.]
He that seekes trouble never misses.
[He that seeks trouble never misses.]
A piece of a Churchyard fitts every body.
[A piece of a Churchyard fits every body.]
A piece of a Churchyard fitts every body.
[A piece of a Churchyard fits every body.]
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.