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Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.
Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.
That is gold which is worth gold.
That is gold which is worth gold.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]
Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]
I dare do all that may become a man;
Who dares do more is none.
I dare do all that may become a man;
Who dares do more is none.
