To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a read more

To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a weak mind.]

Humble Hearts have humble desires.

Humble Hearts have humble desires.

Anything for a quiet life.

Anything for a quiet life.

He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.

He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.

Content is more than a kingdom.

Content is more than a kingdom.

He bristles with hair, like a sea-urchin or a hunted boar.

He bristles with hair, like a sea-urchin or a hunted boar.

But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate read more

But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.

You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.

You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.

If thou thy selfe canst doe it, attend no others helpe or hand.

If thou thy selfe canst doe it, attend no others helpe or hand.