Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

Dogs are fine in the field.

Dogs are fine in the field.

One day unfolds it and one day destroys.

One day unfolds it and one day destroys.

Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic read more

Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic of ale and cider.

If things look badly to-day they may look better tomorrow.

If things look badly to-day they may look better tomorrow.

Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep,
And in his simple show he harbors treason.

Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep,
And in his simple show he harbors treason.

To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.

To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.

Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.

Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.

A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.