Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

The noise is greater then the nuts.

The noise is greater then the nuts.

Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.

Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.

A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman
are alike.

A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman
are alike.

Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better
able to bear your own.

Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better
able to bear your own.

To place yourself under an obligation is to sell your liberty.

To place yourself under an obligation is to sell your liberty.

It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.

It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.

We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds read more

We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy.

The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.

The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.