Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.

Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.

Nothing can come of nothing.

Nothing can come of nothing.

Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]

Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]

The fish which has once felt the hook, suspects the crooked metal
in every food which offers.

The fish which has once felt the hook, suspects the crooked metal
in every food which offers.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.

Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.

Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.

The bit that one eates, no friend makes.

The bit that one eates, no friend makes.

Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.

Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.