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Better be a foole then a knave.
Better be a foole then a knave.
He who repents of his fault is almost guiltless.
He who repents of his fault is almost guiltless.
Honour and profit lie not in one sacke.
Honour and profit lie not in one sacke.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.
For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.
One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto
those that be of heavy hearts.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto
those that be of heavy hearts.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.