A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.

A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.

Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius read more

Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]

Unto the pure all things are pure.

Unto the pure all things are pure.

Take heed lest you stumble.

Take heed lest you stumble.

Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.

Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.

For glances beget ogles, ogles sighs,
Sighs wishes, wishes words, and words a letter.

For glances beget ogles, ogles sighs,
Sighs wishes, wishes words, and words a letter.

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

Hope is the poore mans bread.

Hope is the poore mans bread.

The day is short, the work is much.

The day is short, the work is much.