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It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.
It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.
A stone in a well is not lost.
A stone in a well is not lost.
And gentle Dulness ever loves a joke.
And gentle Dulness ever loves a joke.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Hee that gets out of debt, growes rich.
Hee that gets out of debt, growes rich.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.
He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.