An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.

An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.

Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.

Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.

Health without money is halfe an ague.

Health without money is halfe an ague.

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

Good horses make short miles.

Good horses make short miles.

I too am not powerless, and my weapons strike hard.

I too am not powerless, and my weapons strike hard.

When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more

When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.

Bring a lawsuit against a man who can pay; the poor man's acts
are not worth the expence.

Bring a lawsuit against a man who can pay; the poor man's acts
are not worth the expence.

The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.

The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.