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Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
The shadow of a mighty name.
The shadow of a mighty name.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
A Horse made, and a man to make.
A Horse made, and a man to make.
Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.
Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
No injury can be complained of by a consenting party.
No injury can be complained of by a consenting party.
Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.
Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.