Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.

Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.

They that are booted are not alwaies ready.

They that are booted are not alwaies ready.

Patience revels in misfortunes.

Patience revels in misfortunes.

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?

Count not fowre except you have them in a wallett.

Count not fowre except you have them in a wallett.

Our liberality should not exceed our ability.

Our liberality should not exceed our ability.

Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.

Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.

Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of
thee, and so hate thee.

Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of
thee, and so hate thee.

Wouldst thou, or thou,
Forego what's now,
For all that hope may say?
No--joy's read more

Wouldst thou, or thou,
Forego what's now,
For all that hope may say?
No--joy's reply,
From every eye,
Is, "Live we while we may."