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Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.
Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.
So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
When you have set yourself a task finish it.
When you have set yourself a task finish it.
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser read more
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser sa pensee.]
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?
What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?
God keep me from false friends!
God keep me from false friends!