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Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
A little labour, much health.
A little labour, much health.
Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
[Lat., Fortuna multis dat nimis, satis nulli.]
Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
[Lat., Fortuna multis dat nimis, satis nulli.]
Hee hath no leisure who useth it not.
Hee hath no leisure who useth it not.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
With emptie hands men may no haukes lure.
With emptie hands men may no haukes lure.
Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!
Words pay no debts.
Words pay no debts.
