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He says anything that first comes into his mouth.
He says anything that first comes into his mouth.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.
A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.
One sword keeres another in the sheath.
One sword keeres another in the sheath.
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.