Manie things are lost for want of asking.

Manie things are lost for want of asking.

Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.

Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.

When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.

When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.

Hee that stumbles and falles not, mends his pace.

Hee that stumbles and falles not, mends his pace.

Better be a foole then a knave.

Better be a foole then a knave.

Almes never make poore.

Almes never make poore.

Hit the nail on the head.

Hit the nail on the head.

Those things please more, which are more expensive.

Those things please more, which are more expensive.

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,