To the counsell of fooles a woodden bell.

To the counsell of fooles a woodden bell.

Too much of anything is bad.

Too much of anything is bad.

We plough the sand on the sea shore.

We plough the sand on the sea shore.

All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.

All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.

So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

Love's mind of judgment rarely hath a taste:
Wings and no eyes figure unheedy haste.

Love's mind of judgment rarely hath a taste:
Wings and no eyes figure unheedy haste.

Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.

Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.