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For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble
about.
No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble
about.
Fear not the future, weep not for the past.
Fear not the future, weep not for the past.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
Make three bites of a cherry.
Make three bites of a cherry.
Good is to bee sought out, and evill attended.
Good is to bee sought out, and evill attended.
Good workemen are seldome rich.
Good workemen are seldome rich.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.