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Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.
Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.
It's more paine to doe nothing then something.
It's more paine to doe nothing then something.
At the games end we shall see who gaines.
At the games end we shall see who gaines.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
Hee is rich enough that wants nothing.
Hee is rich enough that wants nothing.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.