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A sword laid by,
Which eats into itself, and rusts ingloriously.
A sword laid by,
Which eats into itself, and rusts ingloriously.
So many men in Court and so many strangers.
So many men in Court and so many strangers.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
For man is man, and master of his fate.
For man is man, and master of his fate.
The comforters head never akes.
The comforters head never akes.
Patience revels in misfortunes.
Patience revels in misfortunes.