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The goate must browse where she is tyed.
The goate must browse where she is tyed.
His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.
His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
Every sound alarms. [A guilty conscience.]
Every sound alarms. [A guilty conscience.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
Without danger we cannot get beyond danger.
Without danger we cannot get beyond danger.
The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.
The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.
