If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.

No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.

On painting and fighting looke aloofe.

On painting and fighting looke aloofe.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.

Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.

Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.

Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.

I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]

I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.

A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.