What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

Every calamity is to be overcome by endurance.

Every calamity is to be overcome by endurance.

Dally not with mony or women.

Dally not with mony or women.

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

Ill comes in by ells, and goes out by inches.

Ill comes in by ells, and goes out by inches.

For use almost can change the stamp of nature.

For use almost can change the stamp of nature.

Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]

Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]

Springes to catch woodcocks.

Springes to catch woodcocks.