A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.

A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.

Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]

Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]

Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.

Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.

Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.

Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.

At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
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At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
Tormenting himself with his prickles.

One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.

One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.

To make a commencement requires a mental effort.

To make a commencement requires a mental effort.

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.

Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.

Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.