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The perswasion of the fortunate swaies the doubtfull.
The perswasion of the fortunate swaies the doubtfull.
Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
[Lat., Ne laterum laves.]
Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
[Lat., Ne laterum laves.]
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
Perhaps the early grave
Which men weep over may be meant to save.
Perhaps the early grave
Which men weep over may be meant to save.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.
No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.
Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.