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.

I from the jaws of a gardener's bitch
Snatched this bone and then leapt the ditch.

I from the jaws of a gardener's bitch
Snatched this bone and then leapt the ditch.

There is room left also for several to bring their friends.

There is room left also for several to bring their friends.

Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.

Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.

I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.

I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

Hee that goes barefoot, must not plant thornes.

Hee that goes barefoot, must not plant thornes.

He that hath the spice, may season as he list.

He that hath the spice, may season as he list.

To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in read more

To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.