Every bullet has its billet.

Every bullet has its billet.

Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to read more

Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to recall it.

And with them words of so sweet breath composed
As made the things more rich.

And with them words of so sweet breath composed
As made the things more rich.

Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.

Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.

Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.

Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.

Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.

Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.

Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?

Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?

The offender never pardons.

The offender never pardons.

He that preacheth giveth almes.

He that preacheth giveth almes.