Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife read more

Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise
abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]

The face, not the woman is the attraction.

The face, not the woman is the attraction.

Praise a hill, but keepe below.

Praise a hill, but keepe below.

Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred read more

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows.

There are faults we would fain pardon.

There are faults we would fain pardon.

You kick against the goad.

You kick against the goad.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.