He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

A living dog is better than a dead lion.

A living dog is better than a dead lion.

Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.

Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.

Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.

Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.

Trust not him that hath once broken faith.

Trust not him that hath once broken faith.

I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.

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.

Words pay no debts.

Words pay no debts.