The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more

The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.

Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.

Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.

Never less alone, than when alone.

Never less alone, than when alone.

Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.

Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.

Every day brings his bread with it.

Every day brings his bread with it.

Simple is the language of truth.

Simple is the language of truth.

He that hath hornes in his bosom, let him not put them on his
head.

He that hath hornes in his bosom, let him not put them on his
head.

To pluck the vicious quitch
Of blood and custom wholly out of him,
And make all clean read more

To pluck the vicious quitch
Of blood and custom wholly out of him,
And make all clean and plant himself afresh.

We should all endure our own grievances rather than detract from
the comforts of others.

We should all endure our own grievances rather than detract from
the comforts of others.