To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.

To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.

A horse stumbles that hath foure legges.

A horse stumbles that hath foure legges.

In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.

In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.

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 brings good newes knockes hard.

Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.

Great strokes make not sweete musick.

Great strokes make not sweete musick.

Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.

Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.