Hee that blowes in the dust fills his eyes with it.

Hee that blowes in the dust fills his eyes with it.

Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.

Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.

So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.

So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.

O that Jupiter would but bring back to me the years that have
passed!

O that Jupiter would but bring back to me the years that have
passed!

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?

A mans discontent is his worst evill.

A mans discontent is his worst evill.

My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must read more

My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must ride
On horseback after me.

He that contemplates hath a day without night.

He that contemplates hath a day without night.

Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.

Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.