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 Amid the roses fierce Repentance rears
 Her snaky crest.  
 Amid the roses fierce Repentance rears
 Her snaky crest. 
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
 Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit 
us when our wealth is gone.  
 Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit 
us when our wealth is gone. 
Fair words butter no parsnips.
Fair words butter no parsnips.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
Love and life are for to-day.
Love and life are for to-day.
Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.
Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.
 They be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the 
blind, both shall fall into the read more 
 They be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the 
blind, both shall fall into the ditch.