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Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
Love and businesse teach eloquence.
Love and businesse teach eloquence.
Take heed of a young wench, a prophetesse, and a Lattin bred
woman.
Take heed of a young wench, a prophetesse, and a Lattin bred
woman.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Better speake truth rudely, then lye covertly.
Better speake truth rudely, then lye covertly.
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.