A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.

A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.

Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.

Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.

Fiction intended to please, should resemble truth as much as
possible.

Fiction intended to please, should resemble truth as much as
possible.

I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.

I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.

The best things in life are free.

The best things in life are free.

Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.

Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

Despise not sweet inviting love-making nor the merry dance.

Despise not sweet inviting love-making nor the merry dance.