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In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.
Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Whom does undeserved honour please, and undeserved blame alarm,
but the base and the liar?
Whom does undeserved honour please, and undeserved blame alarm,
but the base and the liar?
Condemn the fault, but not the actor of it.
Condemn the fault, but not the actor of it.
A man perfect to the finger tips.
A man perfect to the finger tips.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
