Strike the iron whilst it is hot.

Strike the iron whilst it is hot.

But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?

But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?

Bring a lawsuit against a man who can pay; the poor man's acts
are not worth the expence.

Bring a lawsuit against a man who can pay; the poor man's acts
are not worth the expence.

Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.

Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.

Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then
by stars at their nativities.

Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then
by stars at their nativities.

Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past.

Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past.

Better a bare foote then none.
[Better a barefoot than none.]

Better a bare foote then none.
[Better a barefoot than none.]

The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
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The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
Though Fate said, a hero should perish ill light;
So up rose bright Phoebus, and down fell the knight.

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.