'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.

'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.

A virtuous wife commands her husband by obeying him.

A virtuous wife commands her husband by obeying him.

A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]

A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]

I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.

I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.

He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]

He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]

A fair face may make a foul bargain.

A fair face may make a foul bargain.

Do not expect good from another's death.

Do not expect good from another's death.

Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.

Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.

Turn about is fair play.

Turn about is fair play.