You May Also Like / View all maxioms
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.
For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.
All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.
Speake not of my debts, unlesse you meane to pay them.
Speake not of my debts, unlesse you meane to pay them.
It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.
It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.
A man well mounted is ever Cholerick.
A man well mounted is ever Cholerick.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.