Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

He shall find the rugged thistle bursting
Into glossy purples, that outredden
All voluptuous garden roses.

He shall find the rugged thistle bursting
Into glossy purples, that outredden
All voluptuous garden roses.

A good prayer is master of anothers purse.

A good prayer is master of anothers purse.

Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.

Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.

The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]

The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]

Being on sea saile, being on land settle.

Being on sea saile, being on land settle.

Idle people have the least leisure.

Idle people have the least leisure.

The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.

The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.

And gentle Dulness ever loves a joke.

And gentle Dulness ever loves a joke.