Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.

Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.

Passion and strife bow down the mind.

Passion and strife bow down the mind.

. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and read more

There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and die ere middle age.

Thoughts shut up want air,
And spoil like bales unopen'd to the sun.

Thoughts shut up want air,
And spoil like bales unopen'd to the sun.

I must be cruel only to be kind.

I must be cruel only to be kind.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Set good against evill.
[Set good against evil.]

Set good against evill.
[Set good against evil.]

One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.

One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.