To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.

To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

Truth and oyle are ever above.

Truth and oyle are ever above.

In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.

Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.

Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.

Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.

Check the beginning of evil; the remedy is too late when the
disease by delay has increased in strength.

Check the beginning of evil; the remedy is too late when the
disease by delay has increased in strength.

'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.

'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.