O that Jupiter would but bring back to me the years that have
passed!

O that Jupiter would but bring back to me the years that have
passed!

That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.

That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.

The mountains are in labour, the birth will be an absurd little
mouse.

The mountains are in labour, the birth will be an absurd little
mouse.

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.

All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.

All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.

He that goes softly goes safely.

He that goes softly goes safely.

Parsons are soules waggoners.

Parsons are soules waggoners.

Let every man find pleasure in practising the profession he has
learnt.

Let every man find pleasure in practising the profession he has
learnt.

Let him laugh, who is on the right side of the hedge.

Let him laugh, who is on the right side of the hedge.