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It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone
his way, then he boasteth.
It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone
his way, then he boasteth.
The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
We plough the sand on the sea shore.
We plough the sand on the sea shore.
And thus I clothe my naked villany
With old odd ends, stol'n out of holy writ,
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And thus I clothe my naked villany
With old odd ends, stol'n out of holy writ,
And seem a saint when most I play the devil.
Time is the Rider that breakes youth.
Time is the Rider that breakes youth.
He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
Live according to your income.
Live according to your income.