He that fights and runs away,
Will live to fight another day;
For he that runs may read more

He that fights and runs away,
Will live to fight another day;
For he that runs may fight again,
Which he can never do that's slain.
Deeper to wound she shuns the fight;
She drops her arms, to gain the field:
Secures her conquest by her flight:
And triumphs when she seems to yield.

The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.

The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.

The first and last frosts are the worst.

The first and last frosts are the worst.

After the house is finisht, leave it.

After the house is finisht, leave it.

For washing his hands, none sels his lands.

For washing his hands, none sels his lands.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

Who dainties love shall beggars prove.

Who dainties love shall beggars prove.

There is no retracing our steps.

There is no retracing our steps.

A City that parlies is half gotten.

A City that parlies is half gotten.