What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.

What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.

Hath not thy rose a canker, Somerset?
Hath not thy rose a thorn, Plantagenet?

Hath not thy rose a canker, Somerset?
Hath not thy rose a thorn, Plantagenet?

He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.

He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.

All things deteriorate in time.

All things deteriorate in time.

We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

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.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.

Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.

At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
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At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
Tormenting himself with his prickles.