It is more blessed to give than to receive.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Beauty drawes more then oxen.

Beauty drawes more then oxen.

Think nought a trifle, though it small appear;
Small sands the mountain, moments make the year,
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Think nought a trifle, though it small appear;
Small sands the mountain, moments make the year,
And trifles life.

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

Leave not a sword in the hand of an idiot.

Leave not a sword in the hand of an idiot.

In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.

In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.

Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.