Willowes are weak, yet they bind other wood.

Willowes are weak, yet they bind other wood.

One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.

One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.

I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.

I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.

He that lives well sees a farre off.

He that lives well sees a farre off.

If the wise erred not, it would goe hard with fooles.

If the wise erred not, it would goe hard with fooles.

All things require skill, but an appetite.

All things require skill, but an appetite.

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

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

Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.

Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.

Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.

Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.