The corne hides it self in the snow, as an old man in furrs.

The corne hides it self in the snow, as an old man in furrs.

Short boughs, long vintage.

Short boughs, long vintage.

Hence ye profane; I hate ye all;
Both the great vulgar, and the small.

Hence ye profane; I hate ye all;
Both the great vulgar, and the small.

The ofspring of those that are very young, or very old, lasts
not.

The ofspring of those that are very young, or very old, lasts
not.

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.

Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred read more

Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred robe, or broidered zone.

Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]

Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

If you squander on a holyday, you will want on a workday unless
you have been sparing.

If you squander on a holyday, you will want on a workday unless
you have been sparing.