God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.

God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.

Were there no fooles, badd ware would not passe.

Were there no fooles, badd ware would not passe.

The Bathe of the Blackamoor hath sworne not to whiten.

The Bathe of the Blackamoor hath sworne not to whiten.

Fighting without concert, they suffer universal defeat.

Fighting without concert, they suffer universal defeat.

Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.

Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.

Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus
exercuit.]

When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.

When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.

Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.

Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.

When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.