It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of read more

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of fools.

That is not good language which all understand not.

That is not good language which all understand not.

The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.

The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.

If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.

If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.

Whatever is made by the hand of man, by the hand of man may be
overturned.

Whatever is made by the hand of man, by the hand of man may be
overturned.

Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.

Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.

Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed read more

Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once,
and seek again that which he despised.

The scalded head feares cold water.

The scalded head feares cold water.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

I give not gold for mere expectations.