Not even the gods can withstand necessity.

Not even the gods can withstand necessity.

By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.

By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.

He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.

He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.

He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.

He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.

Take heede of an oxe before, of an horse behind, of a monke on
all sides.

Take heede of an oxe before, of an horse behind, of a monke on
all sides.

It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.

It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.

Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.

Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.

How much in love with himself, and that too without a rival!

How much in love with himself, and that too without a rival!

Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.

Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.