A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

Wishing, of all employments is the worst.

Wishing, of all employments is the worst.

He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]

He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]

No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
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No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
[No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devil builds a chapel
hard by.]

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything.

Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything.

To hear is to heed.

To hear is to heed.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.

If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.