Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]

Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]

Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.

Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.

Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.

Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

A gift in time of need is most acceptable.

A gift in time of need is most acceptable.

He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.

He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.

He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.

He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.

Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.