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The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
He that will be surety, shall pay.
He that will be surety, shall pay.
Hier lies that should fetch a perfect woman over the coles.
Hier lies that should fetch a perfect woman over the coles.
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.
A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
The tear that is wiped with a little address,
May be follow'd perhaps by a smile.
The tear that is wiped with a little address,
May be follow'd perhaps by a smile.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
Service without reward is punishment.
Service without reward is punishment.