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He that hath hornes in his bosom, let him not put them on his
head.
He that hath hornes in his bosom, let him not put them on his
head.
Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.
I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.
They talke of Christmas so long, that it comes.
They talke of Christmas so long, that it comes.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.