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The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.
The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.
Castles are Forrests of stones.
Castles are Forrests of stones.
Modesty should accompany youth.
Modesty should accompany youth.
A small heart hath small desires.
A small heart hath small desires.
Since you know all, and I nothing, tell me what I dreamed last
night.
Since you know all, and I nothing, tell me what I dreamed last
night.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Great wit to madness sure is near allied,
And thin partitions do their bounds divide.
Great wit to madness sure is near allied,
And thin partitions do their bounds divide.
A woman conceales what shee knowes not.
A woman conceales what shee knowes not.
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera read more
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera panem ostentat.]