Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.

One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.

This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.

This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.

Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?

Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?

Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.

Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.

By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.

By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.

Giving much to the poore, doth inrich a mans store.

Giving much to the poore, doth inrich a mans store.

Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.

Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.

Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.

Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.