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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
Wo be to him that reads but one book.
Wo be to him that reads but one book.
Time flies never to be recalled.
Time flies never to be recalled.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
A hundred loade of thought will not pay one of debts.
A hundred loade of thought will not pay one of debts.
It is a great victory that comes without blood.
It is a great victory that comes without blood.
A trade is better then service.
A trade is better then service.
A little labour, much health.
A little labour, much health.
Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.
Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.