Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.

Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.

Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]

Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]

Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.

Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.

If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.

If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.

Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.

Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.

Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.

Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.

When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.

When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.

All are not merry that dance lightly.

All are not merry that dance lightly.

He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.

He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.