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What a lady says to an eager lover he may write in the wind, or
in running water.
What a lady says to an eager lover he may write in the wind, or
in running water.
He that serves well needes not ask his wages.
He that serves well needes not ask his wages.
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?
Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
What is harder than stone?
What more soft than water?
Nevertheless hard though the rock be, it read more
What is harder than stone?
What more soft than water?
Nevertheless hard though the rock be, it is hollowed by the wave.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
To deceive ones selfe is very easie.
To deceive ones selfe is very easie.