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In poison there is no physic.
In poison there is no physic.
Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.
Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.
The reasons of the poore weigh not.
The reasons of the poore weigh not.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
He thinkes not well, that thinkes not againe.
He thinkes not well, that thinkes not againe.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.