Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.

Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

This is no time for staring about.

This is no time for staring about.

No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
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No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
[No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devil builds a chapel
hard by.]

It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.

It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.

Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.

Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.

Life ain't all beer and skittles.

Life ain't all beer and skittles.

Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.

Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.

Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.

Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.