Good words are worth much, and cost little.

Good words are worth much, and cost little.

She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.

What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.

What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

Where there are many counsellors there is safety.

Where there are many counsellors there is safety.

Still fisheth he that catcheth one.

Still fisheth he that catcheth one.

Hee will spend a whole yeares rent at one meales meate.

Hee will spend a whole yeares rent at one meales meate.

A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.

A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.

Marry your sonne when you will; your daughter when you can.

Marry your sonne when you will; your daughter when you can.