O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!

O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!

Ill vessels seldome miscarry.

Ill vessels seldome miscarry.

A heart unspotted is not easily daunted.

A heart unspotted is not easily daunted.

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.]

For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.

For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.

Man naturally yearns for novelty.

Man naturally yearns for novelty.

All things have their place, knew wee how to place them.

All things have their place, knew wee how to place them.

Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.

Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.

But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.

But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.