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Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
Our neighbour's crop is always more fruitful and his cattle
produce more milk than our own.
Our neighbour's crop is always more fruitful and his cattle
produce more milk than our own.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
If a good man thrive, all thrive with him.
If a good man thrive, all thrive with him.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from
the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon read more
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from
the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.