The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.

The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.

Let that flea stick in the wa', when the dirt's dry, it'll rub
out.

Let that flea stick in the wa', when the dirt's dry, it'll rub
out.

Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.

Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.

If reasons were as plentiful as blackberries,
I would give no man a reason upon compulsion.

If reasons were as plentiful as blackberries,
I would give no man a reason upon compulsion.

Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.

Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.

A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.

A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.

Brighter than Parian marble.

Brighter than Parian marble.

Do not expect good from another's death.

Do not expect good from another's death.

The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.

The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.