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There is no jollitie but hath a smack of folly.
[There is no jollity but hath a smack of read more
There is no jollitie but hath a smack of folly.
[There is no jollity but hath a smack of folly.]
Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind!
The thief doth fear each bush an officer.
Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind!
The thief doth fear each bush an officer.
Water trotted is as good as oates.
Water trotted is as good as oates.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.
Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
Though the Mastiffe be gentile, yet bite him not by the lippe.
Though the Mastiffe be gentile, yet bite him not by the lippe.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
