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We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
Springes to catch woodcocks.
Springes to catch woodcocks.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
He that plaies his mony ought not to value it.
He that plaies his mony ought not to value it.
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some read more
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some dang'rous taint they bear;
So roses grow on thorns, and honey wears a sting.
Speake not of my debts, unlesse you meane to pay them.
Speake not of my debts, unlesse you meane to pay them.
What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?
What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?
We should all endure our own grievances rather than detract from
the comforts of others.
We should all endure our own grievances rather than detract from
the comforts of others.
He that will be surety, shall pay.
He that will be surety, shall pay.
