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A scab'd horse cannot abide the comb.
A scab'd horse cannot abide the comb.
Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.
Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall read more
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall tell thee:
Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes
of the sea shall declare unto thee.
No man is a hero to his valet.
[Fr., Il n'y a pas de grand homme pour son valet-de-chambre.]
No man is a hero to his valet.
[Fr., Il n'y a pas de grand homme pour son valet-de-chambre.]
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
Better speake truth rudely, then lye covertly.
Better speake truth rudely, then lye covertly.
He is not poor who has a competency.
He is not poor who has a competency.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
Love makes one fitt for any work.
Love makes one fitt for any work.
