It is the Philosophy of the Distaffe.

It is the Philosophy of the Distaffe.

In sports and journeys men are knowne.

In sports and journeys men are knowne.

Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.

Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.

Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.

Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.

What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?

What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?

The best mirrour is an old friend.

The best mirrour is an old friend.

But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.

But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.

He who wants to get rich wants to get rich quickly.

He who wants to get rich wants to get rich quickly.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.