We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.

We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.

Hee that burnes his house warmes himselfe for once.

Hee that burnes his house warmes himselfe for once.

The mill cannot grind with water that's past.

The mill cannot grind with water that's past.

But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.

But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.

Wee leave more to do when wee dye, then wee have done.

Wee leave more to do when wee dye, then wee have done.

Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]

Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]

To a greedy eating horse a short halter.

To a greedy eating horse a short halter.

After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.

After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.

'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.

'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.