The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some read more

The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some dang'rous taint they bear;
So roses grow on thorns, and honey wears a sting.

He that marries late, marries ill.

He that marries late, marries ill.

A healer of others, himself diseased.

A healer of others, himself diseased.

Fly the pleasure that bites to morrow.

Fly the pleasure that bites to morrow.

Feare keepes the garden better then the gardiner.

Feare keepes the garden better then the gardiner.

Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate read more

Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.

Castles are Forrests of stones.

Castles are Forrests of stones.

Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.

Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.