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When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto
those that be of heavy hearts.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto
those that be of heavy hearts.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
I talk of cheese, you of chalk.
I talk of cheese, you of chalk.
When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.
Here is a talk of the Turk and the Pope, but my next neighbour
doth me more harm then read more
Here is a talk of the Turk and the Pope, but my next neighbour
doth me more harm then either of them both.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.