A living dog is better than a dead lion.

A living dog is better than a dead lion.

He that will be served must bee patient.

He that will be served must bee patient.

O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!

O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!

In poison there is no physic.

In poison there is no physic.

Better fed than taught.

Better fed than taught.

Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.

Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.

Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.

Avoid delays: procrastination always does harm.

Avoid delays: procrastination always does harm.