The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.

The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.

United we stand, divided we fall.

United we stand, divided we fall.

Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung.

Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung.

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

A man perfect to the finger tips.

A man perfect to the finger tips.

Hee that bewailes himselfe hath the cure in his hands.

Hee that bewailes himselfe hath the cure in his hands.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

She can change her
Mind like the wind: whatever she has said
Or done, is light to read more

She can change her
Mind like the wind: whatever she has said
Or done, is light to what she'll say or do.

Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.