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The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.
The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.
The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
A true friend is tested in adversity.
A true friend is tested in adversity.
