He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]

He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]

While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.

While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

Young in limbs, in judgment old.

Young in limbs, in judgment old.

The good mother sayes not, Will you? but gives.

The good mother sayes not, Will you? but gives.

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.

There is some soul of goodness in things evil,
Would men observingly distill it out;
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There is some soul of goodness in things evil,
Would men observingly distill it out;
For our bad neighbor makes us early stirrers,
Which is both healthful, and good husbandry.

The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.

The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.

Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.

Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.