Lightning strikes the tops of the mountains.

Lightning strikes the tops of the mountains.

Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.

Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.

It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.

It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.

To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.

To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of
thee, and so hate thee.

Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of
thee, and so hate thee.

Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.

Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.

A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.

A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.

Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?

Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?