It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.

It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.

The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.

The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.

When war is raging the laws are dumb.

When war is raging the laws are dumb.

And gentle Dulness ever loves a joke.

And gentle Dulness ever loves a joke.

Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
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Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
To him that ever fears he shall be poor.

Good words quench more then a bucket of water.

Good words quench more then a bucket of water.

My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with read more

My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with service.

Goods are theirs that enjoy them.

Goods are theirs that enjoy them.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.