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There are three waies, the Vniversities, the Sea, the Court.
There are three waies, the Vniversities, the Sea, the Court.
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
The wearer knowes, where the shoe wrings.
[The wearer knows best where the shoe pinches.]
The wearer knowes, where the shoe wrings.
[The wearer knows best where the shoe pinches.]
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.
Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
