Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.

Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.

He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.

He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.

It is folly to waste labour about trifles.

It is folly to waste labour about trifles.

Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.

Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.

Water trotted is as good as oates.

Water trotted is as good as oates.

Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.

Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.

To have properly studied the liberal sciences gives a polish to
our manners, and removes all awkwardness.

To have properly studied the liberal sciences gives a polish to
our manners, and removes all awkwardness.

Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.

Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.

Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.

Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.