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When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that
throwes me.
I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that
throwes me.
A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
Good service is a great inchantment.
Good service is a great inchantment.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
A child correct behind and not before.
A child correct behind and not before.
Good workemen are seldome rich.
Good workemen are seldome rich.