Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

As with a little girl playing with her nurse, the toy which she
eagerly sought she soon tires of read more

As with a little girl playing with her nurse, the toy which she
eagerly sought she soon tires of and discards.

Hee that looseth his due, gets not thankes.

Hee that looseth his due, gets not thankes.

There is room left also for several to bring their friends.

There is room left also for several to bring their friends.

He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.

He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.

The bit that one eates, no friend makes.

The bit that one eates, no friend makes.

Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.

Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.

Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.