A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.

A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.

In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.

In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.

He burns us by his brightness. [We are vexed at his manifest
superiority.]

He burns us by his brightness. [We are vexed at his manifest
superiority.]

Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.

Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.

That wife is an enemy to her husband who is given in marriage
against her will.

That wife is an enemy to her husband who is given in marriage
against her will.

Patience revels in misfortunes.

Patience revels in misfortunes.

Of such importance is early training.

Of such importance is early training.

He warmes too neere that burnes.

He warmes too neere that burnes.

Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.

Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.