He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.

He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.

He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.

He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.

The point is plain as a pike staff.

The point is plain as a pike staff.

Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.

Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.

'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.

'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.

To make a commencement requires a mental effort.

To make a commencement requires a mental effort.

Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.

Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.

Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.

Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.

A man of a great memory without learning hath a rock and a
spindle, and no staffe to spin.

A man of a great memory without learning hath a rock and a
spindle, and no staffe to spin.