The hair that covers the wit is more than the wit, for the
greater hides the less.

The hair that covers the wit is more than the wit, for the
greater hides the less.

The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.

The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.

An upbraided morsell never choaked any.

An upbraided morsell never choaked any.

Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.

Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.

Having no business of his own to attend to, he busies himself
with the affairs of others.

Having no business of his own to attend to, he busies himself
with the affairs of others.

Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?

Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?

Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.

Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.

In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.

In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.

In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.

In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.