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Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Hee that tells his wife newes is but newly married.
Hee that tells his wife newes is but newly married.
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
The Cow knowes not what her taile is worth, till she have lost
it.
The Cow knowes not what her taile is worth, till she have lost
it.
Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.
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Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.
Of all the wonders that I yet have heard.
It seems to me most strange that men should fear,
Seeing that death, a necessary end,
Will come when it will come.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.