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Though last, not least in love, yours, good Trebonius.
Though last, not least in love, yours, good Trebonius.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.
The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.
An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.
But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
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But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As make the angels weep.
Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.
Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.
When all sinnes grow old, coveteousnesse is young.
When all sinnes grow old, coveteousnesse is young.
Jest not with the eye or with Religion.
Jest not with the eye or with Religion.