Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.

Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.

He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.

He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.

Look not upon the wine when it is read, when it giveth his colour
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Look not upon the wine when it is read, when it giveth his colour
in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.

. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.

Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.

Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all.

Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all.

There are many waies to fame.

There are many waies to fame.

They talke of Christmas so long, that it comes.

They talke of Christmas so long, that it comes.

Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest,
Lend less than thou owest,
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Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest,
Lend less than thou owest,
Ride more than thou goest,
Learn more than thou trowest,
Set less than thou throwest;
Leave thy drink and thy whore,
And keep in-a-door,
And thou shalt have more
Than two tens to a score.