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Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
Check disease in its approach.
Check disease in its approach.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Hee that loves the tree, loves the branch.
Hee that loves the tree, loves the branch.
Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.
Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.
I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.
I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.
The first service a child doth his father is to make him foolish.
The first service a child doth his father is to make him foolish.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
