In a retreat the lame are formost.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without
merit and lost without deserving.

Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without
merit and lost without deserving.

Beware the fury of a patient man.

Beware the fury of a patient man.

There is no disputing about taste.
[Lat., De gustibus non disputandum.]

There is no disputing about taste.
[Lat., De gustibus non disputandum.]

Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.

Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.

No man can serve two masters.

No man can serve two masters.

My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must read more

My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must ride
On horseback after me.

For many are called, but few are chosen.

For many are called, but few are chosen.

Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.

Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.