Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.

Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.

He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.

He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.

Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.

Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.

Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.

Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.

Her tears will pierce into a marble heart.

Her tears will pierce into a marble heart.

When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.

When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.

Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.

Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.

Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.