Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.

Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.

The gods alone know, what kind of wife a man will have.

The gods alone know, what kind of wife a man will have.

Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.

Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.

Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.

Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.

I am sure care's an enemy to life.

I am sure care's an enemy to life.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

What's gone, and what's past help,
Should be past grieve.

What's gone, and what's past help,
Should be past grieve.

Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.

Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.

Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.

Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.