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 My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent 
without hope.  
 My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent 
without hope. 
The best manners are stained by haughtiness.
The best manners are stained by haughtiness.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
Gossips are frogs, they drinke and talke.
Gossips are frogs, they drinke and talke.
He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.
He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.
When you are at Rome, live as Romans live.
When you are at Rome, live as Romans live.
It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.