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He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
Health and sicknesse surely are mens double enemies.
Health and sicknesse surely are mens double enemies.
Dally not with mony or women.
Dally not with mony or women.
The eye is bigger then the belly.
[The eye is bigger than the belly.]
The eye is bigger then the belly.
[The eye is bigger than the belly.]
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
Seeing is different than being told.
Seeing is different than being told.
You tell a tale to a dead man.
You tell a tale to a dead man.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.