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The wine in the bottell doth not quench thirst.
[The wine in the bottle does not quench thirst.]
The wine in the bottell doth not quench thirst.
[The wine in the bottle does not quench thirst.]
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
Novelty in all things is charming.
Novelty in all things is charming.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck read more
'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck at.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.
E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.
It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.
It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]