Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.

Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.

In trying to be concise I become obscure.

In trying to be concise I become obscure.

The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.

The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.

There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.

There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.

In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.

In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.

Do not expect good from another's death.

Do not expect good from another's death.

At Rome I love Tibur; then, like a weathercock, at Tibur Rome.

At Rome I love Tibur; then, like a weathercock, at Tibur Rome.

The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.

The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.