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He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
He that lives most dies most.
He that lives most dies most.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The chiefe boxe of health is time.
The chiefe boxe of health is time.
Even in animals there exists the spirit of their sires.
Even in animals there exists the spirit of their sires.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
The shadow of a mighty name.
The shadow of a mighty name.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.