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The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it read more
It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it lies.
That which sufficeth is not little.
That which sufficeth is not little.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble
about.
No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble
about.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.
So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.
It's a wicked thing to make a dearth ones garner.
It's a wicked thing to make a dearth ones garner.
