Preferment goes by letter and affection,
And not by old gradation, where each second
Stood heir to read more

Preferment goes by letter and affection,
And not by old gradation, where each second
Stood heir to th's first.

Weariness
Can snore upon the flint when resty sloth
Finds the down pillow hard.

Weariness
Can snore upon the flint when resty sloth
Finds the down pillow hard.

Hell is paved with good intentions.

Hell is paved with good intentions.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.

Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.

Take heed of mad folks in a narrow place.

Take heed of mad folks in a narrow place.

Let him laugh, who is on the right side of the hedge.

Let him laugh, who is on the right side of the hedge.

And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.

And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.