A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.

A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.

Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.

Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.

Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.

Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

Good words quench more then a bucket of water.

Good words quench more then a bucket of water.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

Then gently scan your brother man,
Still gentler sister woman;
Though they may gang a' kennin' wrang
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Then gently scan your brother man,
Still gentler sister woman;
Though they may gang a' kennin' wrang
To step aside is human.

A horse stumbles that hath foure legges.

A horse stumbles that hath foure legges.

One sound blow will serve to undo us all.

One sound blow will serve to undo us all.