He that riseth first, is first drest.

He that riseth first, is first drest.

Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.

Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.

Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?

Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.

He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.

He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.

With diadem and sceptre high advanced,
The lower still I fall; only supreme
In misery; such joy read more

With diadem and sceptre high advanced,
The lower still I fall; only supreme
In misery; such joy ambition finds.

The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.

The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

The hole calls the thiefe.

The hole calls the thiefe.