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Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.
Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.
The Cow knowes not what her taile is worth, till she have lost
it.
The Cow knowes not what her taile is worth, till she have lost
it.
Citties are taken by the eares.
Citties are taken by the eares.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
