312 quotes
906. Silkes and satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
966. With customes wee live well, but lawes undoe us.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
707. Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
676. A little wind kindles, much puts out the fire.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
779. He that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
235. One hand washeth another, and both the face.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
508. He that tells a secret is another's servant.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
830. He thinkes not well that thinkes not againe.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
874. None knows the weight of another's burthen.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
534. At the game's end we shall see who gaines.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
710. Three can hold their peace if two be away.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
775. A shippe and a woman are ever repairing.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
678. More have repented speech then silence.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
719. One sword keepes another in the sheath.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
891. Hee hath no leisure who useth it not.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
Teach me, my God and King,
In all things thee to see
And what I do in any thing,
To do it as for thee.
The Temple (1633)
Then let wrath remove;
Love will do the deed:
For with love
Stony hearts will bleed.
The Temple (1633)
Much money makes a countrey poor, for it sets a dearer price on every thing.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
Whatever is made by the hand of man, by the hand of man may be overturned.
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
You must sit down, says Love, and taste my meat:
So I did sit and eat.
The Temple (1633)