I give not gold for mere expectations.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

For 'tis the mind that makes the body rich;
And as the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
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For 'tis the mind that makes the body rich;
And as the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.

And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.

He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.

He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.

Goe not for every griefe to the Phtsitian, nor for every quarrell
to the Lawyer, nor for every thirst read more

Goe not for every griefe to the Phtsitian, nor for every quarrell
to the Lawyer, nor for every thirst to the pot.

Set all at sixe and seven.

Set all at sixe and seven.

He that fights and runs away,
Will live to fight another day;
For he that runs may read more

He that fights and runs away,
Will live to fight another day;
For he that runs may fight again,
Which he can never do that's slain.
Deeper to wound she shuns the fight;
She drops her arms, to gain the field:
Secures her conquest by her flight:
And triumphs when she seems to yield.

One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.

One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.