Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

A little Kitchin makes a large house.

A little Kitchin makes a large house.

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.

Be cheerful, if you are wise.

Be cheerful, if you are wise.

Of a little thing a little displeaseth.

Of a little thing a little displeaseth.

But this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning
Make the prize light.

But this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning
Make the prize light.

Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.

Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.

At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.

At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.

For the labourer is worthy of his hire.

For the labourer is worthy of his hire.