If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.

If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.

For 'tis the mind that makes the body rich;
And as the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
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For 'tis the mind that makes the body rich;
And as the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

He who meditates a crime secretly within himself has all the
guilt of the act.

He who meditates a crime secretly within himself has all the
guilt of the act.

In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.

In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.

To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.

To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.

Faire language grates not the tongue.

Faire language grates not the tongue.

Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.

Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.

A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.