Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.

Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

It is better to have wings then hornes.

It is better to have wings then hornes.

Make all fair allowance for the mistakes of youth.

Make all fair allowance for the mistakes of youth.

My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.

My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.

There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.

There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.

Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]

Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]

Just when you think you've finally hit bottom, someone tosses you
a shovel.

Just when you think you've finally hit bottom, someone tosses you
a shovel.

One slumber finds another.

One slumber finds another.