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That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
Chaos of thought and passion all confused.
Chaos of thought and passion all confused.
The longest Day hath an Eueninge.
The longest Day hath an Eueninge.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
[Lat., Fortuna multis dat nimis, satis nulli.]
Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
[Lat., Fortuna multis dat nimis, satis nulli.]
It's an ill aire where wee gaine nothing.
It's an ill aire where wee gaine nothing.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
