Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]

Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]

I would not exchange my life of ease and quiet for the riches of
Arabia.

I would not exchange my life of ease and quiet for the riches of
Arabia.

The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second
to professe it, the third to read more

The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second
to professe it, the third to despise counsell.

Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.

Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.

Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.

Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.

When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.

When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.

Shoemaker, stick to your last.
[Lat., Ne supra crepidam judicaret.]

Shoemaker, stick to your last.
[Lat., Ne supra crepidam judicaret.]

A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.

A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.