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He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.
He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.
He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.
He that chastens one, chastens 20.
He that chastens one, chastens 20.
Two ill meales make the third a glutton.
Two ill meales make the third a glutton.
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
Better to be blinde, then to see ill.
Better to be blinde, then to see ill.