We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.

We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.

He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.

He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.

Now, infidel, I have you on the hip!

Now, infidel, I have you on the hip!

He that is his owne Counsellor knowes nothing sure but what hee
hath laid out.

He that is his owne Counsellor knowes nothing sure but what hee
hath laid out.

That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.

That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.

Lawyers houses are built on the heads of fooles.

Lawyers houses are built on the heads of fooles.

They talke of Christmas so long, that it comes.

They talke of Christmas so long, that it comes.

The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.

The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.

As many men, so many opinions.

As many men, so many opinions.