Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.

Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.

The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.

The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.

Endure the present, and watch for better things.

Endure the present, and watch for better things.

For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.

For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.

He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.

He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.

When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.

Of a little thing a little displeaseth.

Of a little thing a little displeaseth.

You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.

You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.

Charity sees the need not the cause.

Charity sees the need not the cause.