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Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung.
Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung.
The singing man keepes his shop in his throate.
The singing man keepes his shop in his throate.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
Knowledge is power.
Knowledge is power.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
What you do for an ungrateful man is thrown away.
What you do for an ungrateful man is thrown away.
He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.
He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.