The rose is often found near the nettle.

The rose is often found near the nettle.

No wicked man knows happiness, and least of all the seducer of
others.

No wicked man knows happiness, and least of all the seducer of
others.

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

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

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.

Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.

And with them words of so sweet breath composed
As made the things more rich.

And with them words of so sweet breath composed
As made the things more rich.

A fool's bolt is soon shot.

A fool's bolt is soon shot.

He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.

He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.

The bird that hath been limed in a bush
With trembling wing misdoubteth every bush.

The bird that hath been limed in a bush
With trembling wing misdoubteth every bush.