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He that preacheth giveth almes.
He that preacheth giveth almes.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
What were vices have become the fashion of the day.
What were vices have become the fashion of the day.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
 No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble 
about.  
 No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble 
about. 
 Worship and birth to me are known
 By look, by bearing, and by tone,
  Not by furred read more 
 Worship and birth to me are known
 By look, by bearing, and by tone,
  Not by furred robe, or broidered zone. 
 For there's no motion
 That tends to vice in man, but I affirm
  It is the woman's read more 
 For there's no motion
 That tends to vice in man, but I affirm
  It is the woman's part.