'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.

I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

He that goeth farre hath many encounters.

He that goeth farre hath many encounters.

Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.

Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.

Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.

Wee know not who lives or dies.

Wee know not who lives or dies.

For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.

For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.