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Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed read more
Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once,
and seek again that which he despised.
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.
Flies are busiest about leane horses.
Flies are busiest about leane horses.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
And quick his colour went and came,
As fear and rage alternate rose.
And quick his colour went and came,
As fear and rage alternate rose.
Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.
Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.
