A man should be religious, not superstitious.

A man should be religious, not superstitious.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
In law, read more

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt
But being seasoned with a gracious voice,
Obscures the show of evil? In religion,
What damned error but some sober brow
Will bless it and approve it with a text,
Hiding the grossness with fair ornament?

Patience revels in misfortunes.

Patience revels in misfortunes.

To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.

To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

Good is to bee sought out, and evill attended.

Good is to bee sought out, and evill attended.

So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.

So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.