The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.

The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.

God helps those who help themselves.

God helps those who help themselves.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

All is grist that comes to the mill.

All is grist that comes to the mill.

A fool's bolt is soon shot.

A fool's bolt is soon shot.

A blustering night, a faire day.

A blustering night, a faire day.

A trade is better then service.

A trade is better then service.

For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.

For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.

When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.

When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.