From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more

From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.

He that serves, must serve.

He that serves, must serve.

There is never a lawsuit but a woman is at the bottom of it.

There is never a lawsuit but a woman is at the bottom of it.

A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.

A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.

Hell is full of good intentions.
[Sp., El infierno es lleno de buenas intenciones.]

Hell is full of good intentions.
[Sp., El infierno es lleno de buenas intenciones.]

The rage of a wild boar is able to spoil more then one wood.

The rage of a wild boar is able to spoil more then one wood.

As Love and I late harbour'd in one inn,
With proverbs thus each other entertain;
"In love read more

As Love and I late harbour'd in one inn,
With proverbs thus each other entertain;
"In love there is no lack," thus I begin;
"Fair words make fools," replieth he again;
"Who spares to speak doth spare to speed," quoth I;
"As well," saith he, "too forward as too slow";
"Fortune assists the boldest," I reply;
"A hasty man," quote he, "ne'er wanted woe";
"Labour is light where love," quote I, "doth pay";
"Light burden's heavy, if far borne";
Quoth I, "The main lost, cast the by away";
"Y'have spun a fair thread," he replies in scorn.
And having thus awhile each other thwarted
Fools as we met, so fools again we parted.

When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!

When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!

Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.

Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.