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Most men are bad.
Most men are bad.
It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.
It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
A golden key can open any door.
A golden key can open any door.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
Prayers and provender hinder no journey.
Prayers and provender hinder no journey.
Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
Take heed of foul dirty wayes, and long sicknesse.
Take heed of foul dirty wayes, and long sicknesse.