Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.

Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.

Cover your selfe with your shield, and care not for cryes.

Cover your selfe with your shield, and care not for cryes.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

Nought so vile, that on the earth doth live,
But to the earth some special good cloth give.

Nought so vile, that on the earth doth live,
But to the earth some special good cloth give.

Having no business of his own to attend to, he busies himself
with the affairs of others.

Having no business of his own to attend to, he busies himself
with the affairs of others.

The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.

The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.

A healer of others, himself diseased.

A healer of others, himself diseased.

If you squander on a holyday, you will want on a workday unless
you have been sparing.

If you squander on a holyday, you will want on a workday unless
you have been sparing.