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As You Like It Act IVy Scene 1 And oftentimes, ex- cusing of a fault doth make the fault the worse by the excuse. King John Act IV, Scene 2 And many strokes, though with a little axe, hew down and fell the hardest timbered oak. King Henry VI NGER is like a full- hot horse; who being allow' d his way, self- mettle tires him. King Henry VIII Act I, Scene 1 A woman sometimes scorns what best con- tents her. Two Gentlemen of Verona Act III, Scene 1 %'& At seventeen years many their fortunes seek, but at fourscore it is too late a week. As You Like It Act II, Scene 3 ^i>tmsitiSi^/i*-v^^ 1* Briefly die their joys that place them on the truth of girls and boys. Cyviheline Act V, Scene 5 Be thou as chaste as ice, as pure as snow, thou shalt not escape calumny. Hamlet Act III, Scene 1 Better three hours too soon than a minute too late. The Merry Wives of Windsor Act II, Scene 2 p" Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare B E not as extreme in submission as in offence. The Merry Wives of Windsor Act IV, Scene 4 Beggars, mounted, run their horse to death. King Henry VI Part 3, Act I, Scene 4 Be check' d for silence, but never taxed for speech. All's Well That Ends Well Act I, Scene 1 yyar°y'^t»>aC^(i^^df>^ 12 ■i^naaMQV mmm* Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare Birds never limed no secret bushes fear. The Rape of Lucrece Better a witty fool than a foolish wit. Twelfth Night Act I, Scene 5 Beware of entrance to a quarrel; but, being in, bear it that the opposer may beware of thee. Hamlet Act I, Scene 3 13 o^am Ri ^n Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare -/-«??!^>IPC]r>y O »*vna>iftfcr^?**««»)*.-' ,*-..-^.-:,v>->>.- >^-Ar^.ay ..Wnjac»,.-:'ff >£^ c ARE'S an enemy to life. Twelfth Night Act /, Scene 3 Corruption wins not more than honesty. King Henry VIII Act Illi Scene 2 Ceremony was but devised at first to set a gloss on faint deeds, hollow welcomes, but where there is true friendship, there needs none. Timon of Athens Act I, Scene 2 14 Wisdom from Celerity is never more II admired than by the neghgent. Anthony and Cleopatra Act III, Scene 9 Cease to lament for that thou canst not help. Two Gentlemen of Verona Act III, Scene 1 Diseases, desperate grown, by desperate appHance are reHeved. Hamlet Act IV, Scene 3 la^ K VERY man has busi- ness and desire, such as it is. Hamlet Act I, Scene 4 i . i- \ Every man will be thy friend, whilst thou hast wherewith to spend. The Passionate Pilgrim Every why hath a wherefore. ' & The Comedy of Errors Act II, Scene 2 16 Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare Fire that's closest kept, burns most of allT Two GenUemen of Verona Act I, Scene 2 Forbear to judge, for we are sinners all. King Henry VI Part 2, Act III, Scene 3 Fat paunches have lean pates; and dainty bits make rich the ribs, but bankerout the wits. Love's Labor Lost Act I, Scene 1 i^ahi .■'"^^•^ -^^ g'"^%^P 17 Worldlu WisJom-2 Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare G RIEF joys, joy grieves, on slender accident. Hamlet Act III, Scene 2 God on our side, doubt not of victory. King Henry VI Part 2, Act IV, Scene 8 Good wine needs no bush. Worldly Wisdom from Shakesj)eare Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice. Hamlet Act I, Scene 3 Gold that's put to use more gold begets. Venus and Adonis Good counsellors lack no clients. Measure for Pleasure Act I, Scene 2 4^ ^sr Worldly Wisdom f 1 rom Shakespeare c ■>1 OOD pasture makes V X fat sh eep. As You Like It Act III, Scene 1 Good reasons must of force give place to better. Julius CcBsar Act IV, Scene 2 Grief best is pleased with g rief's society. The Rape of Lucreec 20 "^r Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot that it do singe yourself. King Henry VIII Act I, Scene 1 He that dies pays all debts. The Tempest Act III, Scene 2 Have you not heard it said full oft, a woman's nay doth stand for naught? The Passionate Pilgrim 21 /'^exy. Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare H E jests at scars that never felt a wound. Romeo and Juliet Act II, Scene 2 He does me double wrong that wounds me with the flatteries of his tongue. King Richard II Act III, Scene 2 He's mad that trusts in the tameness of a wolf, a horse's heels, or a boy's love. King Lear Act III, Scene 6 .r^tn-fhsflaiK ■w* T'"^*tS^«»>5®i jwirjF ^\ i .rll W^rUh. IV^;.^«m— ? E OVE comforteth like sunshine after rain. Venus and Adonis Let your own discre- tion be your tutor. Hamlet Act III, Scene 2 Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind. A Midsummer Night's Dream Act I, Scene 1 Worldly Wisdom frovi Shakespeare Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more. Macbeth Act V, Scene 5 Men are as the time is. King Lear Act V, Scene 3 ^j Men's faults do seldom to themselves appear. The Rape of Lucrece r ^ m <®ii)(y m Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare MEN are men: the best sometimes forget. Othello Act II, Scene 3 Men at some time are masters of their fates. Julius CcBsar Act I, Scene 2 Men have died from time to time, and worms have eaten them; but not for love. As You Like It Act IV, Scene 1 m Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare Neither a borrower nor a lender be. Hamlet Act I, Scene 3 No legacy is so rich as honesty. All's Well that Ends Well Act III, Scene 5 Nothing can seem foul to those that win. King Henry IV Part 1, Act V, Scene 1 37 \^ Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare mmmmmmmmmmimmmm NOTHING 'gainst Time's scythe can make defence. jr Sonnets, 12 'r^ Nought's had, all's It spent, when our desire |^ is got without content. Macbeth Act III, Scene 2 Now 'tis the spring, and weeds are shallow- rooted ; suffer them now, and they'll o'er- grow the garden. King Henry VI Part 2, Act III, Scene 1 O, they love least that let men know their love. Two Gentlemen of Verona Act 1, Scene 2 Oft expectation fails, and most oft there where most it promises. AWs Well that Ends Well Act II, Scene 1 Oh ! how wretched is that poor man that hangs on princes' favors. Kifig Henry VIII Act III, Scene 2 III Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare /^^H! Opportunity! thy $■^1 guilt is great! The Rape of Lucrece Oh! that men's ears should be to counsel deaf, but not to flattery. Timon of Athens Act I, Scene 2 O, what may man within him hide, though angel on the outward side! ' /j I Measure for Measure *''^'' Act III, Scenes ^>c4iB' m Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare ^■miwiw— wi««ii»iiiiiiiMii Oh! that men should put an enemy into their mouths, to steal away their brains. Othello Act II, Scene 3 One sorrow never comes but brings an heir. ^ . , Pericles Act I, Scene 4 One touch of nature makes the whole world k.in. Troilus and Cressida Act III, Scene 3 ^57- Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare O NE may smile and smile, and be a villain. Hamlet Act I, Scene 3 Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners. Othello Act I, Scene 3 Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt. Measure for Measure Act I, Scene 5 42 ■9BV i^pl^{> *ew^^«!S^?!^ Worldly Wisdovi from Shakespeare Poor and content, is rich, and rich enough. Othello Act III, Scene 3 Reason and love keep little company to- gether now-a-days. A Midsummer Night's Dream Act III, Scene 1 Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind. unj I Hamlet Act III, Scene 1 ]S3SSZSiE ^'i^/" s MALL cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast. The Comedy of Errors Act III, Scene 1 Self-love, my liege, is not so vile a sin as self-neglecting. King Henry V Act II, Scene 4 She is a woman, therefore may be woo'd; she is a woman, therefore may be won. Titus Andronicus Act II, Scene 1 ijsr 44 mmmn.nmtmammmatmmmmm -^MflT?*! I Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare Short time seems long in sorrow's sharp sus- taining. The Rape of Lucrece Shut doors after you: Fast bind, fast find; a proverb never stale in thrifty mind. The Merchant of Vep.ice Act II, Scene 5 Should all despair that have revolted wives, the tenth of mankind would hang them- selves The Winter's Tale Act I, Scene 2 tf i-^ -7-' 45 ^'^ Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare P4t s MALL things make base men proud. King Henry VI Part %, Act IV, Scene 1 ir "? .V Sweet are the uses of adversity. As Yon Like It Act II, Scene 1 So wise, so young, they say, do ne'er Hve long. King Richard III Act III, Scene 1 46 Some that smile have in their hearts, I fear, millions of mischiefs. Julius Ccesar Act IV, Scene 1 Sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds ; lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds. Sonnets, 94 So full of artless jealousy is guilt, it spills itself, in fearing to be spilt. ■'• Hamlet Act IV, Scene 5 tfki 'sr 47 5 '^ '':■' ;£>" 1^J> i:^ Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare S WEET mercy is nobility's true badge. Titus Andronicus Act I, Scene 1 Slander's mark was *S ever yet the fair. Sonnets, 70 Small lights are soon blown out, huge fires abide. The Rape of Lucrece WUia^ U ' ■ ■■ ' l ( Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare Sweets, grown com- mon, lose their dear delieht. ° Sonnets, 102 Shame to him, whose cruel striking kills for faults of his own liking ! Measure for Measure Act III, Scene 2 Small curs are not regarded when they grin; but great men tremble when the lion roars. King Henry VI Pari 2, Act III, Scene 1 49 Worldly Wisdom— 4 Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare HE apparel oft pro- claims the man. Hamlet Act I, Scene 3 The better part of valour is discretion. King Henry IV Part 1, Act V, Scene 4 The camomile, the more it is trodden the faster it grows; yet youth, the more it is wasted, the sooner it wears. King Henry IV Act II, Scene 4 50 Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare Time is the nurse and breeder of all good. Two Gentlemen of Verona Act Illy Scene 1 The flighty purpose never is overtook unless the deed go with it. Macbeth Act IV, Scene 1 Thou would'st as soon go kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with words. Two Gentlemen of Verona Act II, Scene 7 'T*'"!!s^-. ,j-'t_ ^^n^rJ^t^^ Worldly Wisdom from ShaJcespeare Things ill got have_ ever bad success. King Henry VI Part 3, Act II, Scene 2 There never yet was a fair woman but she made mouths in a glass. King Lear Act III, Scene 2 There's a divinity doth shape our ends, rough-hew them how we will. Hamlet Act V, Scene 2 61 /K'^h Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare THE thief doth fear each bush an officer. King Henry VI Part 3 ,Aci V,- Scene 6 The offender's sorrow lends but weak reUef, to him that bears the strong offence's cross. Sonnets, 34 i4B^ There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Julius CoBsar Act IV, Scene 2 62 ' ^ Worldly Wisdovi from Shakespeare •tmattmimi n» Mim> h kwwm** There's hope a great^ man's memory may outhve his Ufe half a year; but, by'r lady, he must build churches then. Hamlet Act III, Scene 2 The sense of death is most in apprehension; and the poor beetle, that we tread upon, in corporal sufferance finds a pang as great as when a giant dies. Measure for Measure Act III, Scene 1 63 ^cr •Xf^ Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare .tit^t^itm^kiis^^mamiiiitati T HERE'S small choice in rotten apples. The Taming of the Shrew Act I, Scene 1 There was never yet philosopher that could endure the tooth-ache patiently. Much Ado About Nothing Act V, Scene 1 The silence often, of pure Innocence per- suades, when speaking lails The Winter's Tale Act II, Scene 2 I 64 !■ Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare >!■. .-.I II.. ..n. . The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on. King Henry VI Part 3, Act II, Scene 2 There's no better sign of a brave mind than a hard hand. Kiiig Henry VI Part 2 Act IV, Scene 2 There's not one wise man among twenty that will praise himself. Much Ado About Nothing Act V, Scene 2 65 T9i^ WnrUh. WU^nTn—li Worldbj Wisdom from S hakes jyeare f 1 ^HE worst is not, so 1 long as we can say. This is the worst. King Lear Act IV, Scene 1 Things out of hope are compass' d oft with venturing. Venus and Adonis The sweets we wish for turn to loathed sours, even in the moment that we call them ours. The Rape of Lucrece w^Stm ler 66 Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare <1 The venom claniotirs of a jealous woman poison more deadly than a mad dog's tooth. The Comedy of Errors Act V, Scene 1 Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just; and he but naked though locked up in steel, whose conscience with injustice is corrupted. King Henry VI Part 2, Act III, Scene 2 y^itf^ y»^-\^Ki*^ar^f^ 67 Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare HINGS won are done: Joy's soul lies in the doing. Troilus and Cressida Act I, Scene 2 ' Tis time to fear when tyrants seem to kiss. Pericles Act 7, Scene 2 Though it be honest, it is never good to bring bad news. Ill tidings tell themselves. Anthony and Cleopatra Act II, Scene 5 68 Thoughts are but dreams till their effects be tried. The Rape of Lucrece To business we love we rise betime, and go to't with delight. Anthony and Cleopatra Act IV, Scene 4 Worldly Wisdom froTn Shakespeare jgtjtfggginsgiigggBBsmmimsBma T O fear the worst oft cures the worst. Troilus and Cressida Act III, Scene 2 To be honest as this world goes, is to be one man picked out of two thousand. Hamlet Act II, Scene 2 To fly the boar, before the boar pursues, were to incense the boar to follow us. King Richard III Act III, Scene 2 70 QSf^i Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare sammemmmm 'Tis not the many oaths that make the truth, but the plain single vow that is vowed true. All's Well That Ends Well Act IV, Scene 2 Time is like a fashion- able host, that slightly shakes his parting guest by the hands and with his arm; outstretch' d, as he would fly, grasps in the comer. Troilus and Cressida Act III, Scene 3 71 ^9* arrives as lOO swift tardy as too slow. Romeo and Juliet Act II, Scene 6 ' Tis ever common, that men are merriest when they are from home. King Henry V Act I, Scene 2 To wilful men, the injuries that they themselves procure must be their school- masters. King Lear Act II, Scene 4 Truth loves open dealinp:. ^ King Henry VIII Act III, Scene 1 ' Tis safer to be that which we destroy than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy. Macbeth Act III, Scene 2 To mourn a mischief that is past and gone, is the next way to draw new mischief on. Othello Act I, Scene 3 Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare U NEASY lies the head that wears a crown. King Henry IV Part 2, Act III, Scene 1 r.\:\ \ Unquiet meals make ill digestions. The Comedy of Errors Act V, Scene 1 Unbidden guests are often welcomest when they are gone. King Henry VI Pari 1, Act II, Scene 2 The Rape of Lucrece Use every man after his desert, and who should 'scape whip- ping? Use them after your own honor and dignity; the less they deserve, the more merit is in your bounty. Hamlet Act II, Scene 2 Worldly Wisdom jrorri Shakespeare V ENUS smiles not in a house of tears. Romeo and Juliet Act IV, Scene 1 Virtue itself turns vice, being misapplied. Romeo and Juliet Act II, Scene 3 "f^r^ Virtue that trans- gresses is but patched with sin ; and sin that amends is but patched with virtue. Twelfth Night Act I, Scene 5 .rMt^-1r^(q^^n ^6 aB^B»Enesec9k«H — riw. Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare Virtue is bold and goodness never fearful. Measure for Measure Act III, Scene 1 Violent fires soon burn out themselves. , King Richard II Act II, Scene 1 What can be avoided whose end is purpos'd by the mighty gods ? Julius Coesar Act II, Scene 2 Worldhj Wisdom from Shakespeare W HAT a piece of work is man. Hamlet Act II, Scene 2 We know what we are, but know not what we may be. Hamlet Act IV, Scene 5 Weariness can snore upon a flint, when restive sloth finds the down pillow hard. Cymbeline Act, III Scene 6 m We are not ourselves when nature, being oppress' d, commands the mind to suffer with the body. King Lear Act II, Scene 4 Women are roses; whose fair flower being once displayed, doth fall that very hour. Twelfth Night Act II, Scene 4 iiTTiit'^'TthtfTSIihp 79 Twelfth Night Act I, Scene 2 What need we have any friends if we should never have any need of them? Timon of Athens I Act I, Scene 2 j I What's in a name? that which we call a t rose by any other name ■' would smell as sweet. I Romeo and Juliet ! Act II, Scene 2 80 What cannot eschew'd must embrac'd. The Merry Wives of Windsor Act V, Scene 5 What king so strong can tie the gall up in the slanderer's tongue? Measure for Measure Act III, Scene 2 We are time's sub- jects, and time bids us begone. King Henry IV Part 2, Act I, Scene 3 nrti''>^iaP^tar 81 wr Worldlu Wisdom — 6 . 54bb^ ' Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare E are such stuff as dreams are made of. The Tempest Act IV, Scene 1 What though care killed a cat, thou hast mettle enough in thee to kill care. Much Ado About Nothing Act V, Scene 1 When we our betters see bearing our woes, we scarcely think our miseries our foes. King Lear Act III, Scene 6 .■iMdrrrf»i II Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare Who not needs shall never lack a friend. Hamlet Act III, Scene 2 What love can do, that dares love attempt. Romeo and Juliet Act II, Scene 2 What cannot be avoided 'twere childish v^eakness to lament or fear. King Henry VI _ Part 3, Act V, Scene 4 Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare W HAT we do deter- mine, oft we break. Hamlet Act III, Scene 2 We call a nettle but a nettle; and the faults of fools but folly. Coriolanus Act II, Scene 1 What you cannot as you would achieve, you must perforce accom- plish as you may. Titus Andronicus Act II f Scene 1 90 Worldly Wisdoin from Shakespeare We, ignorant of our- selves, beg often our own harms, which the wise powers deny us for our good. Anthony and Cleopatra Act II, Scene 1 We wound our modesty, and make foul the clearness of our deservings, when of ourselves we pub- lish them. All's Well That Ends Well Act /, Scene 3 »*«*(»fe^tr»>->«».»n fPi w ISDOM and goodness to the vile seem vile. King Lear Act IV, Scene 2 With devotion^s visage and pious action, we do sugar o'er the devil himself Hamlet Act III, Scene 1 A .rt When valour preys on reason, it eats the sword it fights with. Anthony and Cleopatra Act III, Scene % ^'^'^^r^ Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare Wise men ne'er sit and wail their loss. King Henry VI Part 3, Act V, Scene 4 5 What wound did ever heal but by degrees ? O thello Act II, Scene 3 s. Were beauty under twenty locks kept fast, yet love breaks through, and picks them all at last. c i riiif ii ij u rn' Worldly Wisdom from Shakespeare Y E have angels' faces, but heaven knows your hearts. King Henry VIII Act III, Scene 1 [the end] .aa^ 'fissr 94 M.A<» J 4r%rt\ ^^^>zny^ \J' -.^^^ v^. -^ * ir S ^ ^ , ^^y^4j^'^ '%^^^ '^^ - ^ ' '^ ' 0^ . ^ Deacidified using the Bookkeeper process. oS O. 3 Neutralizing agent: Magnesium Oxide Treatment Date: Feb. 2009 > ^ ^^ " ' ^ "^.^ I ^J' ^. ^ PreservationTechnologies "^ " '^ ''r. 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