That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.

That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.

E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.

E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.

A full belly neither fights nor flies well.

A full belly neither fights nor flies well.

Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.

Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.

Quick beleevers neede broad shoulders.

Quick beleevers neede broad shoulders.

Better is one Accipe, then twice to say, Dabo tibi.

Better is one Accipe, then twice to say, Dabo tibi.

So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.

So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.

Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.

Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.

Every ill man hath his ill day.

Every ill man hath his ill day.