Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.

Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.

It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.

It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.

To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a read more

To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a weak mind.]

Frugality is one thing, avarice another.

Frugality is one thing, avarice another.

Shee spins well that breedes her children.

Shee spins well that breedes her children.

Take heed of winde that comes in at a hole, and a reconciled
Enemy.

Take heed of winde that comes in at a hole, and a reconciled
Enemy.

Few tyrants go down to the infernal regions by a natural death.

Few tyrants go down to the infernal regions by a natural death.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

Trivial losses often prove great gains.

Trivial losses often prove great gains.