Great paines quickly find ease.

Great paines quickly find ease.

Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.

Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.

Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.

Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.

Chill penury repressed their noble rage,
And froze the genial current of the soul.

Chill penury repressed their noble rage,
And froze the genial current of the soul.

Love rules his kingdome without a sword.

Love rules his kingdome without a sword.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

He makes a great row but does nothing.

He makes a great row but does nothing.

If you have no enemies it is a sign fortune has forgot you.

If you have no enemies it is a sign fortune has forgot you.

We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.

We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.