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To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears read more
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears it.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
He that serves well needes not ask his wages.
He that serves well needes not ask his wages.
He wears himself out by his labours, and grows old through his
love of possessing wealth.
He wears himself out by his labours, and grows old through his
love of possessing wealth.
With emptie hands men may no haukes lure.
With emptie hands men may no haukes lure.
A foole knowes more in his house, then a wise man in anothers.
A foole knowes more in his house, then a wise man in anothers.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
