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Service without reward is punishment.
Service without reward is punishment.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Buy at a faire, but sell at home.
Buy at a faire, but sell at home.
He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Ther's no great banquet but some fares ill.
Ther's no great banquet but some fares ill.