When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.

When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.

For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.

For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.

What will their masters not accomplish when low fellows are so
presumptuous?

What will their masters not accomplish when low fellows are so
presumptuous?

Come, shepherd, let us make an honorable retreat; though not with
bag and baggage, yet with scrip and crippage.

Come, shepherd, let us make an honorable retreat; though not with
bag and baggage, yet with scrip and crippage.

The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.

The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.

Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.

Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.

He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.

He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.

Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred read more

Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred robe, or broidered zone.

Spare your breath to cool your porridge.

Spare your breath to cool your porridge.