Similies on the same subiect.
AS rage doth kindle still the fire of wrath,
Patience to quench i••, store of water hath.
As fire impaires not gold, but makes it bright,
So greatest wrongs by patience are made light.
As physicke doth repaire decayed health,
So patience brings true blessings to the soule.
As water quencheth the extreamest fire,
So patience qualifies the mightiest wrongs.
As Diamonds in the darke are best discern'd,
So patience is in trouble best approou'd.
As angrie splenes are hastie in reuenge,
So discreete soules brooke all with patience.