He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]

He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]

Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.

Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.

He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.

He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.

A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.

A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.

A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.

A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.

Be what thou wouldst seeme to be.

Be what thou wouldst seeme to be.

Great paines quickly find ease.

Great paines quickly find ease.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.

Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.