The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.

The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.

The mind still longs for what it has missed, and loses itself in
the contemplation of the past.

The mind still longs for what it has missed, and loses itself in
the contemplation of the past.

Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.

Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.

Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.

Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.

One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.

One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.

Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.

Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.

O, while you live, tell truth, and shame the devil.

O, while you live, tell truth, and shame the devil.

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.

Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.

Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.