What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?

What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?

We get blows and return them.

We get blows and return them.

O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!

O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

Assaile who will, the valiant attends.

Assaile who will, the valiant attends.

Bashfulness is an enemy to poverty.

Bashfulness is an enemy to poverty.

He is the least in want who is the least covetous.

He is the least in want who is the least covetous.

Though old and wise, yet still advise.

Though old and wise, yet still advise.

Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.

Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.