An Oxe is taken by the horns, and a Man by the tongue.

An Oxe is taken by the horns, and a Man by the tongue.

Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.

Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.

If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.

If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.

Few tyrants go down to the infernal regions by a natural death.

Few tyrants go down to the infernal regions by a natural death.

You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drinke when and
what he pleaseth.

You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drinke when and
what he pleaseth.

All is well ended, if the suit be won.

All is well ended, if the suit be won.

Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary.

Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary.

Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.

Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.

Praise day at night, and life at the end.

Praise day at night, and life at the end.