The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.

The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.

Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.

Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

The best mirrour is an old friend.

The best mirrour is an old friend.

Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.

Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.

Every mile is two in winter.

Every mile is two in winter.

That eagle's fate and mine are one,
Which, on the shaft that made him die,
Espied a read more

That eagle's fate and mine are one,
Which, on the shaft that made him die,
Espied a feather of his own,
Wherewith he wont to soar so high.

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

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

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.