So much more profitable and gracious is doctrine by example than by rule.

And painefull pleasure turnes to pleasing paine.

Rising glory occasions the greatest envy, as kindling fire the greatest smoke.

Men, when their actions succeed not as they would, are always ready to impute the blame thereof to heaven, so as to excuse their own follies.

For deeds to die, however nobly done, And thoughts of men to as themselves decay, But wise words taught in numbers for to run, Recorded by the Muses, live for ay.

The nightingale is sovereign of song.

Her angel's face, As the great eye of heaven shined bright, And made a sunshine in the shady place.