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Many a smale maketh a grate.
Many a smale maketh a grate.
Although it raine, throw not away thy watering pot.
Although it raine, throw not away thy watering pot.
He that doth what he should not, shall feele what he would not.
He that doth what he should not, shall feele what he would not.
A faire death honours the whole life.
A faire death honours the whole life.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
Good laws are the offspring of bad actions.
Good laws are the offspring of bad actions.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.
It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.