The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more

The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.

Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.

Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.

They say, best men are moulded out of faults.

They say, best men are moulded out of faults.

Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.

Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.

He that will be served must bee patient.

He that will be served must bee patient.

But when to mischief mortals bend their will,
How soon they find fit instruments of ill.

But when to mischief mortals bend their will,
How soon they find fit instruments of ill.

Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.

The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.

After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.

After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.