I hang my ears like an ass whose spirits droop.

I hang my ears like an ass whose spirits droop.

A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.

Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.

When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.

Your knowing a thing is nothing, unless another knows you know
it.

Your knowing a thing is nothing, unless another knows you know
it.

Omittance is no quittance.

Omittance is no quittance.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Defer no time; delays have dangerous ends.

Defer no time; delays have dangerous ends.

There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.