The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.

The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.

In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.

In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.

A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]

A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]

Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself read more

Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself life's mad career,
Wild as the wave?

When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.

When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.

We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.

If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.

Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.

Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.

Hee that eats the hard shall eate the ripe.

Hee that eats the hard shall eate the ripe.