The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.

The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.

Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

Many a smale maketh a grate.

Many a smale maketh a grate.

He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much.

He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much.

We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.

We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.

The bowl dispels corroding cares.

The bowl dispels corroding cares.

Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.

Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.

Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.

Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.

Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.

Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.