Lvsvs poeticvs Latino-Anglicanus in usum scholarum, or, The more eminent sayings of the Latin poets collected and for the service of youth in that ancient exercise, commonly called Capping of Verses, alphabetically digested : and for the greater benefit of young beginners in the Latin tongue, rendred into English / by John Langston ...

Lusus Poeticus.

1 Virg.

A Jove principium Musae: Jovis omnia plena.

WE should begin our undertakings with the invocation of God.

2 Ovid.

Ab ove majori discat arare minor.

The young Cock Crows as he hears the old one.

3 Ovid.

A cane non magno saepe tenetur aper.

A little Dog may hold a Boar.

4

Accidit in puncto, quod non speratur in anno.

That may happen in an hour, that may not hap∣pen in a year.

5 Ovid.

— Acceptissima semper Munera sunt, auctor quae pretiosa facit.

The esteem we have of the person, addeth much to the worth of the gift.

6 Ovid.

Accipitres pugnant, dulce loquuntur aves.

The falling out of thieves is no harm to honest men.

7 Ovid.

Adde quod ingenuas didicisse fideliter artes,

Learning refines mens minds and manners.

8 Ovid.

Adde quod ingenium longâ rubigine laesum Torpet.

Wit not exercised grows dull.

9 Ovid.

Adde quod est senibus rerum prudentia major,

Old men are more wise, because more experi∣enced.

10 Luc.

Adde quod ingrato meritorum judice virtus Nostra perit,

The glory of brave actions is lost, when partial men ascribe them to fortune.

11 Mant.

Adde quod auditae laudes, & clara parentum Facta, movent animos, generosaque corda nepotum Sollicitant —

The praises and famous deeds of Parents are a great spur to the minds of children.

12 Luc.

Addit & invalidae robur facundia causae.

Eloquence gives strength to a weak cause.

13 Ovid.

Adde parum parvo, magnus acervus erit.

Many littles make a mickle.

14 Juv.

Adgenerum Cereris sine caede & sanguine rarò Descendunt Reges, & siccâ morte Tyranni.

Tyrants seldom dye a timely death.

15 Ovid.

— Adulator nullus amicus erit.

A flatterer is no friend.

16 Virg.

— Adeò in teneris consuescere multum est.

It's of great concernment what we accustom our selves to in our youth.

17 Virg.

— Agricolis redit labor actus in orbem.

The Husbandman's work is never done.

18 Ovid.

Ah quantis plena est tarda senecta malis!

How full is old age of infirmities!

19 Luc.

Ah miser, extremum cui mortis munus iniquae Eripitur non posse mori.

He is miserable who is not vouchsafed to dye out of his misery.

20 Hor.

Alter rixatur de lanâ saepe caprinà.

Some make a stir about a matter of nothing.

21

Alterius damno qui sapit, ille sapit.

He is wise indeed, that is wise by others harms.

22 Virg.

— Alitur vitium crescitque tegendo.

Vice increaseth by being hid and concealed.

23 Virg.

Alba ligustra cadunt, vaccinia nigra leguntur

Snow is white yet lyes in the Dyke, pepper is black yet it hath a good smack. Prov.

24

— Amata relinquere durum est.

It's hard leaving things beloved.

25 Mart.

Ampliat aetatis spatium sibi vir bonus, hoc est Vivere bis, vitâ posse priore frui.

A good man doth in the best manner lengthen out his life: he doth as it were live twice, that enjoys the comfort of a well spent life.

26 Ovid.

An nescis longas Regibus esse manus?

Kings have long hands

27 Ovid.

Anguibus exuitur veteri cum pelle vetustas,

Snakes renew their age by casting their skin: and Stags, their Horns.

28 Sen.

Anceps forma bonum mortalibus,

Beauty is a short and uncertain good.

29 Virg.

Ante annos animu m{que} geras cur am{que} virilem.

Be a man in Wisdom, before you are a man in years.

30 Mant.

Apta ferunt magnam tempora rebus opem.

A fit season much advantages our affairs.

31 Cato.

Arbitrijnon est nostri quid quisque loquatur.

We cannot hinder people from talking.

32 Hor.

Arcanum ne{que} tu scrutaberis ullius unquam: C••mmissum{que} teges.

Be not inquisitive to know others secrets, nor reveal them being known.

33 Mart.

Ardua res haec est opibus non tradere mores.

It's hard to grow rich and continue good.

34 Ovid.

Ardua per praeceps gloria tendit iter.

Glory fears not difficulties.

35 Mant.

Ardua res vicisse alios:

It's hard to conquer others: but 'tis a greater victory to subdue our own affections.

36 Ovid.

Arma{que} in armatos sumere jura sinunt.

It's lawfull to bear arms against the armed.

37 Virg.

Arma viri bellum{que} gerant,

Let every one meddle with his own business.

38 Ovid.

Arripuit, traxit{que} virum fax mentis honestae Gloria. —

Glory is a great incitement to ingenuous minds.

39 Ovid.

Arte leves currus, arte regendus amor.

All things are to be guided by art.

40 Ovid.

Artibus ingenuis quaesita est gloria multis.

Many come to honour by Learning.

41 Claud.

Asperius nihil est humili cum surgit in altum.

Set a Beggar on horseback and he will ride—

42 Ovid.

Aspera confesso verba remitte reo.

Chide not him that confesseth his fault.

43 Ovid.

Aspicis ut veniant ad candida tecta columbae, Accipiat nullis sordida turris aves.

As doves flock to white houses, but not to sordid ones; so friends, &c.

44 Ovid.

Aspiciunt oculis superi mortalia justis.

God beholds all actions with a just eye.

45 Text.

Aspicis ut validus bello decesserit Hector.

In war a great person may fall as well as a mean∣er man.

46 Pers.

Astutam rapido servas sub pectore vulpem.

You are a crafty companion.

47 Pers.

At pulchrum est digito monstrari,

It's accounted a brave thing to be admired.

48 Virg.

At sperate Deum memorem fandi atq, nefandi

God will call all to an account.

49 Tib.

At vindicta bonum vitâ jucundius ipsâ.

Some esteem revenge sweeter than life.

50 Tib.

At tu dum primi floret ribi temporis aetas, Ʋtere

Improve your time while you are young.

51 Ovid.

At favor in magno saepe dolore latet.

Favour often lyes hid in great sorrow.

52 Pers.

At praecedenti spectatur mantica tergo.

Men take more notice of others faults than their own.

53 Hor.

At Pater ut geniti, fic nos debemus amici, Si quod sit vitium non fastidire.

We should do by our Friends faults, as a Father by his Childs.

54 Ovid.

Attenuant vigiles corpus miser abile curae.

Care weakens the body.

55 Ovid.

Attenuant juvenum vigilatae corpora noctes

Much Night-watching weakens strong bodies.

56 Hor.

Audax omnia perpeti Gens humana ruit per vetitum nefas.

Bold man will venture upon forbidden evills.

57 Juv.

Aude aliquid brevibus Gyaris et carcere dignum, Si vis esse aliquid.

He that will be some body, must run some hazard

58 Virg.

Audentes fortuna juvat, timidos{que} repellit.

Fortune helps the adventurous.

59 Tib.

Audendum est, fortes adjuvat ipse Deus.

God helps the couragious.

60

Audet et exanimum lepus infestare leonem.

An hare dare triumph over a dead Lion.

61 Sen.

Aurea rumpunt tecta quietem, Ʋigiles{que} trahit purpur a noctes.

Men sleep never the better for their Riches and Greatnesse.

62 Ovid.

Aurea nunc verè sunt saecula, plurimus auro Venit honos, auro conciliandus amor.

Honour and love are sold for gold; and is not this then the golden age?

63

Aurea libertas auro pretiosior omni.

Liberty is better then gold.

64 Prop.

Auro pulsa sides, auro venalia jura.

Money banisheth faithfullness and commands the laws.

65 Virg.

Auri sacra fames, quid non mortalia cogis Pectora!

What doth not covetousness, put men upon?

66 Prop.

Aurum omnes victâ jam pietate colunt.

Most now a days esteem gold above godliness.

67 Hor.

Aut prodesse volunt, aut delectare Poetae.

.

The poet will either profit or please.

AE

1 Cato.

Aeger dives habet nummos, sed non habet ipsum.

The sick rich man enjoys money, but enjoys not himself.

2 Juv.

Aemilio dabitur quantum petit.

Good Lawyers cannot want clients.

3 Hor.

Aequam memento rebus in arduis Servare mentem, non secus ac bonis.

Be of a patient and quiet mind in adversity.

4 Ovid.

Aequo animo paenam qui meruere, ferant.

They that deserve punishment should bear it pa∣tiently.

5 Hor.

Aequa tellus pauperi recluditur Regum{que} pueris.

We shall lye all alike in our graves.

6

Aestas cum primùm fuerit componite nidos.

Make hay while the Sun shines.

7 Mant.

Aequa tamen semper mens est, et amica voluntas, Sit licet in natos facies austera parentum.

Parents love their children dearly, though they carry it austerely to them.

8 Hor.

Aequa lege necessitas Sortitur insignes & imos.

Deaths fatal necessity spares neither high nor low.

9 Hor.

Aestuat infaelix angusto in limite mundi.

The world is too narrow for an ambitious man.

10 Hor.

Aetas parentum pejor avis, tulit Nos nequiores, mox daturos Progeniem vitiosiorem.

The world grows worse and worse, every age more wicked than other.

11 Sen.

Aetate fruere mobili cursu fugit.

Improve your time, for it flyes away apace.

12 Text.

Aetas evertit turres, palatia frangit.

Time throws down towers and Palaces.

13 Bilius.

Aeterno Auctori simul adsunt omnia semper.

All things are present to God.

14 Ovid.

— Aetas Labitur occiduae pariter decliva senectae

Old men are going down the Hill apace.

15 Ovid.

Aegrotant medici, fraudantur jure periti.

Physicians themselves are sick, and Lawyers chea∣ted.

B

1 Mant.

Blanda patrum segnes facit indulgentia natos.

The fondness of parents spoils children.

2 Ovid.

Blanda truces animos fertur mollisse voluptas.

Pleasure effeminates.

2 Plaut.

Bonis quod benefit haud perit.

Kindnesses shewn to good men are not lost.

4 Sil.

— Brevis est magni fortuna favoris.

Great favour lasts but a little while.

C

1 Ovid.

Candida pax homines, trux decet ira feras.

Peace becomes Men, contention wild Beasts.

2 Juv.

Cantabit vacuus coram latrone viator.

The Moneyless traveller will sing before a Thief.

3 Ovid.

Carmina proveniunt animo deducta sereno.

Verses flow not, but from a composed mind.

4 Ovid.

— Careat successibus, opto, Quisquis ab eventu facta notanda putat.

Good success doth not prove an action good.

5 Sen.

Caeca est temeritas quae petit casum ducem.

That's blind rashness that depends upon chance.

6 Tib.

Casta placent superis: purâ cum veste venite, Et mambuus puris sumite fontis aquam.

God delights in purity, in clean hands and hearts.

7 Luc.

Causa jubet melior superos sperare secundos.

A good cause may expect Gods blessing.

8 Ovid.

Causa patrocinio non bona, pejor erit.

A bad cause is the worse for being justified and defended.

9 Ovid.

Cede repugnanti; cedendo victor abibis.

In opposition we may sometimes conquer by yielding.

10 Ovid.

Cedit amor rebus, res age, turus eris.

Mind your business, and you are safe from love.

11 Ovid.

Cedamus, leve fit, quod benè fertur onus.

A burden that is born well, becomes light.

12 Ovid.

Cernis ut ignavum corrumpant otia corpus; Ʋt capiant vitium, ni moveantur aquae.

As standing water gathers filth, so doth sloth cor∣rupt body and mind.

13 Ovid.

Certus amor morumest, formam populabitur aetas

Good qualities are a more permanent foundation for love, than beauty is.

14 Mant.

Certandum est, nulli veniunt sine marte triumphi; Et nisi certanti nulla corona datur.

There's no conquering without fighting.

15 Mant.

Certum est in cineres corpus mortale reverti, Sed tamen aeternus non erit ille sopor,

It's certain we shall all dye, but we shall rise a∣gain.

16 Sen.

— Clades scire qui refugit suas, Gravat timorem: dubia plus torquent mala.

It's no wisdome to avoid the knowledge of our misfortunes: doubtful evills torment the more.

17 Hor.

Caelum non animum mutat, quitrans mare currit.

Travellers change their climate, but not their disposition.

18 Hor.

Coepisti meliùs quàm desinis; ultima primis Cedunt: dissimilis hic vir, & ille puer.

You begun well, but end ill: a hopeful youth hath prov'd but a bad man.

19 Ma.

Commoditas omnis sua fert incommoda secum.

There's no convenience without an inconveni∣ence.

20 Ovid.

Conscia mens ut cui{que} sua est, ita concipit intra Pectora pro meritis spem{que} metum{que} suis.

As a man's conscience is, so are his inward hopes or sears.

21 Ovid.

Conscia mens rectifamae mendacia ridet.

A clear conscience despiseth slanders.

22 Ovid.

Consule, queis aetas longa magistra fuit.

Ask counsell of those that are elderly and experi∣enced.

23 Ovid.

Contudit ingenium patientia longa malorum.

Long sufferings dull the wit.

24 Cato.

Conveniet nulli, qui secum diffidet ipse.

He that agrees not with himself, will agree with none.

25 Ovid.

Conteritur ferrum, silices tenuantur ab usu,

Use wears away stones and iron.

26 Cato.

Conscius ipse sibi de se putat omnia dici.

A guilty person thinks every body whispers about him.

27 Juv.

Clodius accusat maechos. —

Vice corrects sin.

28 Ovid.

— Continuâ messe senescit ager.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

29 Ovid.

Corpora vertuntur, nec quod fuimusve, sumusve, Cras erimus.

Our bodies are continually changing.

30 Ovid.

Corpora magnanimo satis est prostrâsse leoni.

A noble mind will spare him that submits him∣self.

31 Juv.

— Citius nos Corrumpunt vitiorum exempla domestica. —

Domestick bad examples soonest corrupt us.

32 Ovid.

Crede mihi benè qui latuit, benè vixit, et intra Fortunam debet quis{que} manere suam.

A private life is a safe life.

33 Ovid.

Conveniunt rebus nomina saepe suis.

Names and natures often agree.

34 Mant.

Credere fallaci gravis est dementia samae.

It's a madness to believe every common report.

35 Ovid.

Crede mihi, res est vir pretiosa bonus.

A good man is a precious thing.

36 Juv.

Crescit amor nummi, quantum ipsa pecunia crescit.

The more money increaseth, the more the love of it increaseth also.

37 Hor.

Crescentem sequitur cura pecuniam, Majorum{que} fames.

As riches increase, so do also cares and desires of more.

38 Hor.

Cui placet alterius, sua nimirum estiodio sors.

Another's condition pleaseth us better than our own.

39 Ovid.

Cum feriant unum, non unum fulmina terrent.

The thunderbolt smites one, but affrights many.

40 Ovid.

Cum mercede labor gratior esse potest.

Reward encourageth to labour.

41 Hor.

— Celsae graviore casu Decidunt turres, feriunt{que} summos Fulmina montes.

The higher a man stands, the more in danger is he of a fall, and the greater will the fall be.

42 Hor.

Crescunt Divitiae, tamen Curtae nescio quid semper abest rei.

Though riches increase, yet the covetous man always wants something.

43 Ovid.

Cuncta priùs tentanda, sed immedicabile vultus Ense recidendum, ne pars sincera trahatur.

All means are to be tried, but an incurable mem∣ber must be cut off, least the sound part be in∣sected also.

44 Hor.

Cuncta manus avidas fugient haeredis, amico Quae dederis animo.

A man is his own best Executor.

45 Ovid.

Cur nemo est Hecaten, nulla est quae ceperat Irum? Nempe quòd alter egens, altera pauper erat.

Poor men are little sought after or regarded.

46 Mant.

Cura vigil, labor ossa domans, dolor anxius, omnem Sollicitant hominum vitam.—

Care, Labour, and Sorrow, torture poor man.

47 Mant.

Cura viris levibus rerum solet esse novarum.

Light persons mind novelty.

48

Cura viris gravibus rerum solet esse suarum.

Solid persons mind their own business.

49 Sen.

Curae leves loquuntur. ingentes stupent.

Light cares speak, but great ones stupifie.

50 Hor.

Cur in amicorum vitijs tam cernis acutum, Quam aut aquila, aut serpens Epidaurius?

Why are you so quick-sighted in your friends faults?

51 Ovid.

Curando sieri quaedam majora videmus Ʋulnera, quae melius non tetigisse fuit.

Some wounds heal better of themselves, than by much tampering.

52 Ovid.

Curia consilio constabilita senum est.

Elderly mens counsell is safest.

53 Ovid.

Curia pauperibus clausa est, dat census honores.

Poor men can have no admission at Court.

54 Hor.

Custode & curâ natura potentior om ni.

Nature will be too hard, for any watch or guard.

D

1

Dat Deus immiti cornua curta bovi

Curst cowes have short horns.

2 Oid.

Da requiem, requietus ager benè credita reddit.

The fallow field from bearing corn doth cease A while, but after yields the more increase.

3 Stat.

Da spatium, tenuem{que} moram; màle cuncta ministre, Impetus.

Rash hasty violence spoiles all.

4 Mart.

Dantur opes nullis nune nisi divitibus.

Men love to grease the Fat Sow in the tail.

5 Juv.

Dat veniam corvis, vexat censura columbas.

Some may with more safety steal an horse, than others look over the hedge.

6 Juv.

De malè quaesitis vix gaudet tertius haetes.

An ill gotten estate seldome comes to the third ge∣neration.

7 Man.

Decrescit requie virtus, sed crescit agendo.

Vertue increaseth by exercising it.

8 Chp. St.

Dedecorant pravi mores, quem vultus honestat.

Handsome is he that handsome does.

9

Degeneres animos timor arguit.—

Fear argues a low spirit.

10 Hor.

Delphinum sylvis appingit, fluctibus aprum.

He acts by contraries.

11 Ovid.

Deni{que} non parvas animo dat gloria vires, Et faecunda facit pectora laudis amor.

Glory and praise, mens minds do raise.

12 Hor.

Deni{que} non omnes ea dem mir antur amant{que}.

Every man hath his humour.

13 Virg.

Desine fata Deum slecti sperare precando.

What God will, must be.

14 Claud.

Desinat elatis quisquam considere rebus.

Trust not in Riches and Prosperity

15 Sil.

Desidiâ virtus paulatim evicta senescit.

Vertue not exercised languisheth.

16 Ovid.

Difficile est fateor, sed tendit in ardua virtus.

A vertuous mind is not discouraged by difficulty.

17 Tib.

Difficile est tristi singere mente jocum.

It's difficult to jest, being with grief opprest.

18 Mant.

Dignior est qui se, quam qui fortissima vincit Moenia.

Greater is he that conquers himself, than he which conquers a City.

19 Hor.

Diruit, aedificat, mutat quadrata rotundis.

He is as wavering as the weathercock.

20 Hor.

Dimidium facti, qui benè caepit, habet.

Well begun is half done.

21 Mant.

Discite quos sursum volvit rota ponere fastus.

You rising men, your pride learn for to lay aside.

22 Virg.

Diversae rapiunt animum in contraria curae.

Divers cares distract the mind.

23 Ovid.

Divitis ad manes nil feret umbra suos.

The rich can carry nothing out of the World.

24 Luc.

Divitae grandes homini sunt vivere parcè.

It's great Riches to live sparingly.

25 Hor.

Dos est magna parentium Virtus.—

The Vertue of Parents is a good pordon.

26 Hor.

Dulcis inexpertis cultura potentis amici.

They're unex perienc'd that think it sweet to have much to do with great men.

27 Ovid.

Dum juvat, & vultu ridet fortuna sereno; Indelibatas cuncta sequuntur opes.

While Fortune favours, a man shall have friends.

28 Juv.

— Dociles imitandis Turpibus ac pravis omnes sumus. —

We are apt to learn that which is bad.

29 Virg.

Durate & vosmet rebus servate secundis.

Hold out, it may be better hereafter.

30 Ovid.

Dulciùs ex ipso fonte bibuntur aquae.

Water is sweetest at Fountain head.

31 Hor.

Dum vitant stulti vitia in contraria currunt.

While soolish men one vice do shun, Into another ost they run.

32 Ovid.

Dummodo sit Dives, barbarus ipse placet.

Any one pleaseth so that he be rich.

33 Ovid.

Dum vires anni{que} sinunt tolerate laborem, Nam veniet tacito curva senecta pede.

Work while you are young and lusty, old age will creep on apace.

34 Ovid.

Dum spectant laesos oculi laeduntur & ipsi, Multa{que} corporibus transitione nocent.

Some company is insections.

35 Auson

Dum fortuna juvat, caveto tolli, Dum fortuna tonat, caveto mergi.

When Fortune smiles, of pride beware. And though it frown do not despair.

36 Hor.

Durum, sed levius fit patientiâ, Quicquid corrigere est nefas.

Though hard, yet patience will make light, What to amend exceeds our might.

E

1 Owen.

Egregios cumulare libros, praeclara supellex:

Good books are good housholdstuff.

2 Claud.

Eheu quam levibus pereunt ingentia causis?

Great things may fall by causes small.

3 Prop.

Enumer at miles vulnera, pastor oves.

Every man to his trade.

4 Virg.

— En quò discordia cives Peduxit miseros!

To what a miserable state hath discord brought a People!

5 Prop

Ergo sollichae tu causa pecunia vitae es.

Money causeth care and trouble.

6 Sen.

Eripere vitam nemo non homini potest, At nemo mortem.

Every one may take away life, none free from Death.

7 Ovid.

Eripit interdum, modo dat medicina salutem.

Physick sometimes does good, sometimes harm.

8 Ver.

Errare est hominis, sed non persistere.—

It's an humane thing to erre, but not to persevere.

9 Ovid.

Esse bonum facile est, ubi quod vetat esse remotum es.

It's easie to be good where there's no temptation to the contrary.

10 Ovid.

Est{que} pati paenam quàm meruisse minus.

It's better to be afflicted than sin.

11 Ovid.

Est vīrtus placitis abstinuisse bonis.

That's vertue, when we deny our selves in those things that please us.

12 Mant.

Est pietas suprema Deo parere, nec ullum Gratius est sacrum, nec victima sanctior ulla.

Obedience is better than sacrifice.

13 Mant.

Est opus ardentem fraenis arcere juventam.

Youth must be restrained.

14 Ovid.

Est aliqua ingrato meritum exprobrare voluptas.

It's some pleasure to upbraid an unthankfull per∣son with my kindness.

15 Ovid.

Est & in incessu pars non temnenda decoris.

It's comely to have an handsome gate.

16

Est vitae ac pariter janua lingua necis.

Life and Death are in the power of the Tongue.

17 Hor.

Est modus in rebus, sunt certi deni{que} fines, Quos ultra citra{que} nequit consistere rectum.

There is a mean in things, and certain lines, Within which vertue still it self consines.

18 Hor.

Est inter Tanaim quiddam socerum{que} Ʋiselli.

There's difference between staring and stark mad.

19 Hor.

Est quoddam prodire tenus, si non datur ultra.

It's something to have gone so far, if more be de∣nied.

20 Virg.

Et benè apud memores veteris stat gratia facti.

Old kindness should not be forgotten.

21 Ovid.

Et non sentitur sedulitate labor.

A diligent Mind, counts Labour light and easie.

22 Ovid.

Et latro & cautus praecingitur ense viator, Ille sed insidias, hic sibi portat opem.

Both Thief and Traveller a Sword do take, The one for harm, t'other defence to make.

23 Ovid.

Et quò non possum corpore, mente feror.

Where my body can't be, my mind shall.

24 Ovid.

Et mala sunt vicina bonis, errore sub illo Provitio virtus crimina saepe tulit.

Vertue is so counterfeited by vice, that often the one is mistaken for the other.

25 Mant.

Et videt & justâ librat Deus omnia lance.

God sees and weighs all things in a just ballance.

26 Juv.

Et genus & formam regina pecunia donat.

If Gold your coffers fill, you shall be what you will.

27 Ovid.

Et quis non causas mille doloris habet?

Who has not a thousand causes for Grief?

28 Ovid.

Et cum fortunâ stat{que} cadit{que} sides.

A mans Credit and his Friends stand and fall with his Fortune.

29 Ovid.

Et certam praesens vix habet hora fidem.

Time is very uncertain.

30 Hor.

Et neglecta solent incendia sumere vires.

Fire neglected gets more strength.

31 Ovid.

Et si non prosunt singula, multa juvant.

Many may do something, but what's one?

32 Hor.

Et genus & virtus nisi cum re vilior alga est.

A good descent and vertue it self are by many esteemed little worth, if Riches be wanting.

33 Hor.

Et semel emissum volat irrevocabile verbum.

Words once spoken cannot be recalled.

34 Hor.

Et mihi res, non me rebus submittere conor.

I would be Master of my estate, not a Slave to it.

35 Ovid.

Et patrum in natos abeunt cum semine mores.

The Son often proves like the Father.

36 Ovid.

Et tibi jam venient cani, formose, capilli:

The comliest Hair will ere long grow gray:

37 Id.

Et placitus rugis vultus aratus erit.

And the beautifullest Face will grow wrinckled.

38 Corn.

Eventus varios res nova semper habet.

A new matter hath various events

39 Ovid.

— Est quaedam, flere voluptas.

It's some pleasure to weep,

F

1 Ovid.

Fac modo consuescas, nihil assuetudine majus.

Accustome thy self, than which nothing is of more force.

2 Virg.

— Facilis descensus Averni.

The way to Hell is broad and easie.

3

— Facies, non uxor amatur.

Beauty is with many the only ground of love.

4 Juv.

— Faciunt hi plura, sed illos Defendit numerus.—

The great number of offenders is often the cause of their impunity.

5

— Facilis reperitur causa dolendi.

Sorrow comes unsent for.

6 Claud.

Fallitur, egregio quisquis sub principe credit Servitium; nunquam liberta; gratior extat, Quam sub rege pio. —

To be under a good Prince is no servitude.

7 Ovid.

Fallitur augurio spes bona saepe suo.

Our hope-well often deceives us.

8 Ovid.

Fallere credentem non est operosa puellam Gloria. —

It's no glory to deceive a credulous maid.

9 Ovid.

Fallit enim vitium specie virtutis & umbrâ.

Vice deceives us under the colour of vertue.

10 Mant.

Fallitur in dubijs hominum solertia rebus.

Men's cunning deceives them in doubtfull maters.

11 Virg.

Fama, malum quo non aliud velocius ullum, Mobilitate viger, vires{que} acquirit eundo.

Reports lose nothing by carrying.

12 Ovid.

Faftus inest pulchris, sequitur{que} superbia formam.

Beauty and pride often keep company.

13 Ovid.

Fata manent omnes, omnes expectat avarus

We must all dye.

Portitor, & turbae vix satis una ratis.

14 Ovid.

— Fas est & ab hoste doceri.

We may learn even of an enemy.

15 Mant.

Felices frustra nobis promittimus annos, Semper enim curae tristitiae{que}; premunt.

We're apt our selves to promise happy years, But still we're vext with griefs, and cares, & sears.

16 Hor.

Felix quem faciunt aliena pericula cautum.

Happy is he whom other mens harms make wary.

17 Hor.

Felices ter & amplius Quos irrupta tenet copula, nec malis Divulsus querimonijs Suprema citius solvet amor die.

Thrice happy that married couple, that live lov∣ingly together to their lives end.

18 Claud.

Felix qui proprijs aevum transegit in arvis Ipsa domus puerum quem videt, ipsa senem.

Happy is he that from youth to old age hath lived in his own Farm.

19 Ovid.

Fertilis assiduo si non renovetur aratro, Nil nisi cum spinis gramen habebit ager.

Without culture ground will bring forth no good Fruit.

20 Ovid.

Fertilior seges est alienis semper in agris;

Men think others goods better than their own.

Vicinum{que} pecus grandius uber habet.

21 Ovid.

Ferreus assiduo consumitur annulus usu.

Use wears away Iron it self.

22 Sen.

Ferrum tuetur principem, meliùs fides.

Faithfullness is a better defence to a Prince, than the Sword.

23 Virg.

Faemineâ in poenâ nullum est memorabile nomen.

It's no honour to beat a Woman.

24

Festinare nocet, nocet & cunctatio saepe.

Both too much haste and too much delay are dan∣gerous.

25 Mant.

Fidite virtuti, fortuna fugacior undis.

Rely on Vertue not on unconstant Fortune.

26 Ovid.

Firma valent per se, nullum{que} Machaona quaerunt, Ad medicam dubius confugit aeger opem.

The whole have no need of the Physician, but they that are sick.

27 Cato.

Fistula dulce canit, volucrem dum decipit auceps.

Fair words make Fools saine.

28 Ovid.

Flebile principium melior fortuna sequuta est.

What begins sorrowfully may end joyfully.

29 Ovid.

Flectitur iratus voce rogante Deus.

God is moved by our prayers.

30 Ovid.

Flumina magna vides parvis de fontibus orta.

Great matters sometimes arise from small begin∣nings.

31 Hor.

Fortia{que} adversis opponite pectora rebus.

Be valiant in adversity.

32 Juv.

— Flagrantior aequo Non debet dolor esse viri, nec vulnere major.

We ought not to grieve more than the matter re∣quires.

33 Virg.

Flectere si nequeo superos, Acheronta movebo.

What bad men cannot do by right, they'l do by wrong.

34 Ovid.

Forma bonum fragile est, quantum{que} accedit ad ann•• Fit minor, & spatio carpitur ipsa suo.

Beauty is but a sading flower.

35 Hor.

Fortes creantur fortibus, & bonis: Est in juvencis, est in equis patrum Virtus: nec imbellem feroces Progenerant aquilae columbam.

Commonly Sons inherit their Fathers nobler Spirit: The same we partly see 'mongst Beasts and Birds

36 Sen.

Fortuna opes auferre, non animum potest.

Fortune may wealth destroy, but can't the mind annoy. to be.

37 Sen.

Fortuna fortes metuit, ignavos premit.

The bold do fortune scare, crusht by it dull souls are

38 Mant.

Fortunam superat virtus, prudentia fatum.

Vertue and Wlsdome are above Fortune and Fate.

39 Prop.

Formosis levitas semper amica fuit.

Beauty and Levity are ost-times near Neighbours.

40 Virg.

— Forsan & haec olim meminisse juvabit.

It will delight us hereafter to think on our past dangers.

41 Prop.

Frangit & attollit vires in milite causa.

A good cause adds courage to Souldiers: a bad one dis-spirits them.

42 Prop.

Frangitur ipsa suis Roma superba bonis.

Proud Rome falls by its own Prosperity.

43 Ovid.

— Fratrum quo{que} gratia rara est.

Brothers seldome agree.

44 Cato.

Fronte capillata est, post est occasio calva.

Occasions forelock must be laid hold on, it's bald behind.

45 Tib.

Fructus honos oneris; fructus honoris onus.

Burdens produce Honour, and Honour produceth a Burden.

46 Hor.

— Frustra vitium vitaveris illud Si te alio pravum detorseris. —

It's vain to exchange one vice for another.

47 Virg.

— Fugit irreparabile tempus.

Time flees away and can never be recalled.

48 Juv.

— Furor est post omnia per dere naulum.

It's no wisdom to throw away the helve after the hatchet.

49 Virg.

— Furor arma ministrat.

Rage will easily find weapons.

50 Virg.

— Furor ira{que} mentem Praecipitant. —

Fury and Anger drive the Mind headlong.

G

1 Ovid.

Gaudia principium sunt nostri saepe doloris.

Much joy often ushers in Great sorrow.

2 Ovid.

Gaudia post luctus veniunt, post gaudia luctus.

After joy comes sorrow, and after sorrow joy.

3 Mart.

Gaudia non remanent sed fugitiva volant.

Joyes quickly vanish.

4 Juv.

Gaudent securi narrare pericula nautae.

The Mariner being Safe rejoyceth to tell of his dangers.

5 Juv.

Gloria quantalibet, quid erit, si gloria tantum 〈◊〉〈◊〉

Honour how great soever, what is'e if bare Honour?

6 Hor.

Grata superveniet, quae non sperabitur, hora.

A better time many come than we look for.

7 Ovid.

— Grande doloris Ingenium est, miseris{que} venit solertia rebus.

Misery sometimes makes men ingenious.

8 Mant.

Grata Deo non sunt fumantia thura, nec arae, Nec sacra, si cordis religione carent.

In all our Services God chiefly looks at our hearts.

9 Ovid.

Gratia ab officio, quod mora tardat, abest.

Delayed courtesies are little thankworthy.

10 Auso.

Gratia quae taráa est, in grata est; gratia namqu•••• Quae fieri properat, gratia grata magis.

A kindness performed with speed and readiness is most acceptable.

11 Virg.

Gratior est pulchro veniens è corpore virtus.

Vertue shines most, when in a comely person seen.

12 Juv.

— Grex totus in agris Ʋnius porciscabie cadit. —

One scabbed sheep mars the whole flock.

13 Ovid.

Gutta cavat lapidem, consumitur annulus usu.

Use wears away stones and iron.

H

1 Juv.

Haud facile emergunt, quorum virtutibus obstat Res angusta domi. —

Vertue can hardly mount, when clogged by The pressing weight of Servile poverty.

2 Prop.

Haud ullas portabis opes Acherontis ad undas.

You shall carry none of your Riches out of the World with you.

3 Ovid.

Haud facile invenies multis è millibus unum, Virtutem pretium qui putet esse sui.

Few admire Vertue for its own Beauty, or think it to be its own sufficient reward.

4 Prud.

Haec virtus vidua est quam non patientia firmat.

Vertue must be accompanied and established by patience.

5 Pers.

Helleborum srustra cum jam cutis aegra tumebit Poscentos videas: venienti occurrite morbo.

Use meanes against a disease at first, least after∣wards it be too late.

6 Ovid.

Hei mihi quod nullis amor est med cabilis herbis

No physick can cure Love-sickness.

7 Ovid.

Heu quam difficile est crimen non prodere vultu!

It's hard to forbear bewraying our guiltiness by our countenance.

8 Luc.

Heu quantum misero poenae mens conscia donat!

A guilty Conscience is a great torment.

9 Ovid.

Heu patior relis vulnera facta meis.

I my self am the cause of my own sorrow.

10 Virg.

Heu nihil invitis sas quenquam fidere Divis.

If God deny his help nothing will avail.

11 Tib.

Hei mihi difficile est imitari gaudi falsa.

It's hard to make shew of a false joy.

12 Hor.

— Hic murus abencus esto, Nil conscire sibi, nullâ pallescere culpâ.

A good Conscience is a brazen wall.

13 Ovid.

Hic segete: veniunt, illic folicius uvae,

Every ground best beareth its proper fruit.

14 Ovid.

Horrea formicae tendant ad inania nunquam, Nullus ad amissas ibit amicus opes.

The poor shall have few Friends.

14 Ovid.

Humanae{que} memor sortis, quae tollit eosdem Et premit; incertas ipse verere vices.

Men rise and fall, for all things are Uncertain: think on this and fear.

16 Sen.

Humi jacentem scelera non intrant casam, Tutus{que} mensà carpitur augustâ cibus.

The mean condition is the safest from danger.

17 Virg.

— Huic fidus Achates Sit comes, & paribus curis vestigia figat.

A Faithfull Friend is a great help.

I

1 Pers.

Jam cras hesternum consumpsimus, ecce aliud cras.

Many morrows are come and gone, Yet still to morrow is our tone.

2 Ovid.

Jam{que} nocens serrum, ferro{que} nocentius aurum Predierat.

Iron hath done much mischief, but Gold more.

3 Virg.

Idem amor exitio est pecori, pecoris{que} magistro.

The same love pines both the Cattell and their owner.

4

— Ibi nulla sides est, ubi nullus amor.

There's no trust where there's no love.

5 Hor.

Jejunus raro stomachus vulgaria temnit.

An Hungry Stomack will not find sault with ordi∣nary Diet.

6 Hor.

Ignorat quid distent aera lupinis.

He knowes not an Hawk from an Handsaw.

7

— Ignoti nulla cupido.

What we know not, we desire not.

8 Ovid.

— Ignavis precibus fortuna repugnat.

God lends but little Ear unto a slothfull Prayer.

9 Hor.

Iliacos intra muros peccatur & extra

City and Countrey, Friends and Foes all have their sins.

10 Juv.

Ille crucem precium sceleris tulit, hic dia dema.

Some are advanced for what others are punish∣ed.

11 Mart.

Illud quod medium est at{que} inter utrum{que} probatur.

That which is in the midst is best.

12 Ovid.

Illud amicitiae sanctum & venerabile nomen Nunc tibi pro vili, sub pedibus{que} jacet.

That venerable name of Friendship now is of no account with you.

13 Ovid.

Illud amicitiae quondam venerabile nomen Prostat, & in quaestu pro meretrice sedet.

That venerable thing friendship is also now a days set to sale.

14 Mart.

Ille dolet verè qui sine teste dolet.

Then sorrow is most true when not exposd to View.

15 Hor.

Imberbis juvenis tandem custode remoto, Gaudet equis canibus{que} & aprici gramine campi: C••••reus in vitium flecti, monitoribus asper: Ʋrilium tardus provisor, prodigus aeris: Sublimis, cupidus{que} & amata relinquere pernix.

Th'unbearded youth once from his Guardian free, Loves Dogs and Horses, and i'th' field to be: To Vice like Wax, to take good Counsell hard, And to his own good hath but slow regard: Prodigall, Haughty, to desire soon mov'd, And then as swift to leave what he hath lov'd.

16 Owen.

Immodicus risus non est sapientis. —

Too much Laughter discovers Folly.

17 Mart.

Immodicis brevis est aetas, & rara senectus.

Those that are immoderate seldome live long.

18 Hor.

Immortalia ne speres monet annus, & almum Quae rapit hora diem.

That thou must dye, the year doth say And Hours which draw the winged day.

19 Ovid.

— Immensa est, sinem{que} potentia Coeli Non habet.—

God's power is without bounds or end.

20 Ovid.

Impatiens animus nec adhuc tractabilis arte, Respait, at{que} odio verba monentis habet.

An impatient person is uncapable of Counsel.

21 Cato.

Impedit ira animum, ne possit cernere verum.

Anger binders from seeing the Truth.

22 Ovid.

Impediunt certam medicamina crehra salutem.

Much Physick prejudiceth the health.

23 Hor.

Imperat aut servit collecta pecunia cuiq{que}.

Money is a Servant to some, but a Master to o∣thers.

24 Ovid.

Impia sub dulci melle venena latent.

Poysonous designs oft lye hid under sweet words.

25 Hor.

Impiger extremos currit mercator ad Indos Per mare pauperiem fugiens, per saxa, per ignes

Through Stroms, and Rocks, and Fires the Mer-To sarthest India run, his chests to fill.

26 Virg.

Impius haec tam culta novalia miles habebit? Barbarus has segetes? —

Must wicked souldiers enjoy our fields and corn?

27 Virg.

Imprimis venerare Deum —

Let God have your first and best.

28 Virg.

Improbe amor, quid non mortalia pectora cogis!

What doth not wicked love put men upon!

29 Ovid.

In freta collectas alta quid addis aquas?

Why carry you coles to New-castle?

30 Ovid.

In causâ facili cuivis licet esse diserto.

In an easie cause any one may be cloquent.

31 Claud.

In prolem dilata ruunt perjuria patris, Et poenam merito filius ore luit.

Children oft fare the worse for their Fathers wickedness.

32 Mant.

In sobolem transire patris cum semine virtus Saepe solet. —

Vertuous parents are most like to have vertuous children,

33 Hor.

In magnis voluisse sat est. —

In great things 'tis somewhat to have but a will.

34 Ovid.

In pretio pretium nunc ••st, dat census honores, Census amicitias; pauper ubi{que} jacet.

It's money make the mare to go.

35 Claud.

In commune jubes siquid, censesq, tenendum Primus jussa subi, tunc observantior aequi Fit populus.—

If you would have good orders kept, then keep them your self first.

36 Hor.

In vitium ducet culpae fuga, si caret arte.

The avoiding of faults leads to greater faults, if not guided by wisdome.

37 Claud.

In pejora datur, suadet{que} licentia luxum.

Men are the worse for licentious liberty.

38 Hor.

Incidit in Scyllam cupiens vitare Charybdim.

Out of the frying-pan into the fire.

39 Cato.

Indulget fortuna malis ut laedere possit.

Wicked men prosper to their own hurt.

40 Claud.

Incubuit nunquam coelestis flamma salictis, Nec parvi frutices ir am mecuere tonantis; Ingentes quercus, annosas fulminat ornos.

From Lightning and from Thunder stroaks Poor shrubs and willows safer are: Let the proud Ash and sturdy Oakes, Whose danger greater is, beware.

41

Infirmi est animi exigni{que} voluptas Ʋltio.

Revenge is a pleasure to a low spirit.

42 Ovid.

Injiciet{que} manus formae dammosa senectus, Quae strepitum passu non faciente venit.

Old-age, sair Beauty's spightful enemy, Upon us steals a pace, though silently.

43 Sen.

Iniqua nunquam regna perpetuo manent.

An ill usurped throne, to last is seldome known.

44 Ovid.

Ingenium quamvis fuerit pretiosius auro, At nunc barbaria est grandis habere nihil.

Excellent parts in a poor man are now a days lit∣tle regarded.

45 Claud.

Inquinat egregios adjuncta superbia mores.

Pride spoyls brave accomplishments.

46 Prop.

— Insano nemo in amore videt.

Love is blind.

47 Prop.

Insanus medio flumine quaeris ••quas.

You cannot see Wood for Trees.

48

Inter utrum{que} volat dubij, victoria pennis.

In War, Victory sometimes inclines to one side, sometimes to the other.

49 Mant.

Inter Pigmaeos non pudet esse brevem.

Amongst Dwarss it's no shame to be short.

50 Ovid.

Inter utrum{que} tene, medio tutissimus ibis.

In most things on each hand extreams there be, The middle path is most from danger free.

51 Ovid.

Intempestivè qui monet, ille nocet.

An unseasonable admonition does more harm than good.

52 Ovid.

Interdum lachrymae pondera vocis habent.

There oftentimes appears A kind of voice in tears.

53 Ovid.

— Interdum miscentur tristia laetis.

Here we meet with little joy, But what of grief hath some alloy.

54 Hor.

— Interdum & vulgus videt, est ubi peccet.

The common People are sometimes in the right, sometimes in the wrong.

55 Ovid.

Ingenio formae damna rependo meae.

By Wit I make amends for my defect in Beau∣ty.

56

— Inspice late, Florentes quondam luxus quas verterit arces.

Luxury overthrows Kingdomes.

57 Petr.

— Inops audacia tuta est.

They that have nothing can lose nothing.

58 Cato.

Interpone tuis interdum gaudia curis.

Mingle recreation with your labour.

59 Virg.

Invadunt urbem somno vino{que} sepultam.

Enemies easily invade the City, when buried in sleep and wine.

60 Virg.

Invenies aliumsi te hic fastidit Alexis.

If one won't, another will.

61 Ovid.

Invenies multos, si res tibi floret, amicos.

If you have golden ore, You shall have Friends good store.

62 Luc.

Invida fatorum series; summis{que} negatum Stare diu.

Greatness is seldome lasting.

63 Mant.

Invidiae morbo praesens malè judicat aetas: Judicium melius posterit atis erit.

The present age doth some their due praise grudge, Of whom posterity will better judge.

64 Hor.

Invidiâ Siculi non invenere Tyranni Tormentum majus.

Sicilian Tyrants never yet could find A greater torment than an envious mind.

65 Hor.

Invidus alterius rebus macrescit opimis.

Another's happiness is death To him that draws an envious breath.

66 Hor.

Invidiâ, vel amore vigil tor quebere.—

Fond love or envy in man's brest Torment him, and exile his rest.

67 Cato.

Invidiam nimio culiu vitare memento.

Do not procure envy by too much bravery.

68 Sil.

Ipsa dies quando{que} parens, quando{que} noverca est.

The very same day, now a Parent kind, Then a Stepmother cruel, we do find.

69 Claud.

Ipsa quidem virtus sibimet pulcherrima merces.

Vertue is its own reward.

70

Ipsa quidem virtus pretium sibi, sola{que} late Fortunae secura nitet.

Vertue such native worth and glory hath, That it regards not Fortun's stormy wrath.

71 Ovid.

Ipsa quo{que} assiduo labuntur tempora motu.

Time slides away with a continuall motion.

72

Inde datae leges ne fortior omnia posset.

For this cause wholsome laws were made, That Might should not poor Right invade.

73 Ovid.

Ipse licèt venias musis comitatus, Homere, Si nihil attuleris, ibis, Homere, foràs.

Homer himself, though ne're so much extold, If Moneyless, shall welcome have but cold.

74 Hor.

Ira furor brevis est—

Anger is a short madness.

75

Ira cadat cum sole, at non cum sole resurgat.

Let your Anger set with the Sun, but not rise a∣gain with it.

76 Ovid.

Interdum doctâ plus valet arte malum.

Art cannot sometimes cure an evil.

77 Cato.

Ira odium generat, concordia nutrit amorem.

Anger begets hatred, concord nourisheth love.

78 Ovid.

Irus & est subitò, qui modo Craesus erat.

Some fall from great riches 〈◊〉〈◊〉 great poverty and distress.

79 Mant.

Is sapiens, qui so ad casus accommodat omnes.

He is wise, that prepares and accommodates him∣self to all hazards.

80 Ovid.

Judicis officium est, ut res, ita tempora rerum Quaerere; quaesito tempore tutus erit.

A judge should enquire, not only into matters but into the circomstance of time.

81 Man.

Judicium reddit verum narratio vera.

A true stating of the ease conduceth to a true de∣termination of the matter.

82 Mant.

Jurgia bilem acuunt, convitia pectus acerbant.

Foul words breed bad blood.

83 Mant.

Judicium metuit sibi mens malè conscia justum.

A guilty Conscience must needs fear a just judg∣ment.

84 Ovid.

Judice me, fraus est concessa repellere fwraudem.

To deceive the deceiver is no deceit.

85 Hor.

Justum & tenacem propositi virum Non civium ardor prava jubentium, Non vultus instantis Tyranni Mente quatit solidâ: ne{que} Auster &c.

An honest and resolved man, Neither a peoples tumults can, Neither a Tyrants indignation, Uncenter from his fast foundation; Nor storms &c.

86 Cato.

Justitia utilibus rectum praepouere suadet.

Honesty is to be preferred before prosit.

87 Sen.

Juvenile vitium est regere non posse impetum.

It's a youthfull fault not to be able to rule his eager affections.

88 Sen.

Juvenilis ardor impetu primo furit; Languescit idem facile, nec durat dia.

Young men are hot at first, but soon cool again.

L

1 Sen.

Labimur saevo rapiente fato.

We do apace decay Fate driving us away.

2 Ovid.

Labitur occultè, fallit{que} volubilis aetas.

Time slides away we know not how, and deceiv∣eth poor man.

3 Cato.

Labitur exiguo quod partum est rempore longo.

That which is long in getting is oftentimes soon spent.

4 Ovid.

Labitur admissis heu celer annus equis.

The year passeth away swistly.

5 Virg.

— Labor ovmia vincit Improbus. —

Labour overcomes all things.

6 Cato.

Laedere qui potuit, predesse aliquando valebit.

He that can do us an injury, may one time or other do a kindness.

7 Mart.

Lanificas nulli tres exorare puellas Contigit, observant quem statuere diem.

None can avoid Death.

8 Sen.

Laetitia juvenem, frons decet tristis senem.

In youth as comely cheerfullness appears, As profound gravity in deeper years.

9 Ovid.

Laesa pudlcitia est nullâ repar abilis arte.

Chastity once lost is not to be repaired.

10 Luc.

Laetius est quoties magno sibi constat honestum.

A worthy action, the more it costs, the more it pleaseth a vertuous mind.

11 Hor.

Latius regnes avidum domando Spiritum, quam si Lybiam remotis Gadibus jungas, & uter{que} Poenus Serviat uni.

He that restrains his covetous soul Rules more, than if he should controul Both Land and Sea; and adde a West-Indies toth' East.

12 Hor.

Latrantem stomachum benè lenit cum sale panis.

A crust of bread is sweet To th' hungry appetite.

13 Ovid.

Laudamus veteres, sed nostris utimur annis.

The lives of Ancestors we praise, But yet live after our own wayes.

14 Hor.

Laudat venales, qui vult extrudere merces.

The Fish-woman will not cry stinking Fish.

15

Laudatas ostendit avid Junonia pennas.

The gay-plum'd Peacock would have all to know How fine she is, and therefore makes her show. Or.

16

Laudatas homini volucris Junonia pennas Explicat. —

The more the haughty Peacock is extold The more she will her sinery unfold.

17 Sen.

Laus vera humili saepe contigit viro.

Humble men ost gain the truest honour.

18

—Laudata{que} virtus Crescit, & immensum gloria calcar habet.

Glory is a great spur to ingenuous minds.

19 Ovid.

Leniter, ex merito quicquid patiare, ferendum est.

It is fit that thou should'st hear patiently, what thou sufferest deservedly.

20 Sen.

Levis est dolor, qui capere consilium potest, Et clepere sese.

It's light sorrow that can take counsell.

21 Hor.

Laetus in praesens animus, quod ultra est Oderit curare: & amara laeto Temperet risu. Nihil est ab omni Parte beatum.

Let minds of any joy possest, Sweeten therewith whatever gall Is mixt: no soul that e're was blest, Was blest in all.

22 Sen.

Leve est miserias ferre, per ferre est grave.

To exercise a thorough lasting patience under afflictions is difficult.

23 Cato.

—Levius laedit, quicquid praevideris antè••

Foreseen evils afflict the less.

24

Laudatur meritò laudator, amatur amator.

They that love and commend others, are worthy of love and commendation from others.

25 Prop.

Libertas quoniam nulli jam restat amanti, Nullus liber erit siquis amare potest.

He that is in love, is not his own man.

26 Man.

Libertas est summa bonis sub principe justo.

Subjection to a just Prince is no infringement of our freedome.

27 Luc.

Libertatis amor, miserum quid decipis orbem?

The love of liberty deceives the world.

28

—Licuit, semper{que} licebit Parcere personis, dicere de vitijs.

It never did, nor will deserve just blame Vice to reprove, and not the persons name.

29 Juv.

—Linguà mali pars pessima servi.

An ill tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.

30 Ovid.

Lis est cum formâ magna pudicitiae.

Beauty and Chastity seldome agree.

31 Cato.

Lis mihimis verbis interdum maxima crescit.

Sometimes from small words ariseth great strife and contention.

32 Cato.

Litem inserre cave, cum quo tibi gratia juncta est.

Let there no bickerings be Betwixt thy Friend and thee.

33 Ovid.

Littore quot conchae, tot sunt in amore dolores; Quae patimur, multo spicula felle madent.

There are many sorrows, and much gall in love.

34 Hor.

Linquenda tellus, & domus, & placens Ʋxor; ne{que} barum quas colis arborum, Te, praeter invisas Cupressos, Ʋlla brevem Dominum sequetur.

Thou must sorego thy lands and goods Thy pleasing Wise: nor of thy woods (Dying) shall any follow thee, But the sad funerall Cypress tree.

35 Virg.

Livor tabificum malis venenum Intactis vorat ossibus medullas, Et totum bibit artubus cruorem.

That banefull poyson, envious spite Devours the inward marrow quite, And it self slily entertains With draughts of blood out of the veins.

36 Ovid.

Livor & inviso carpere dente solet.

Malice will be carping.

37 Ovid.

Livor iners vitium, mores non exit in altos, Ʋt{que} latens imâ vipera serpit humo.

An envious spirit is a low ignoble spirit, and comes to little.

38 Mant.

Livor & ambitio magnatum insida{que} vulgi Mobilitas, rerum semper studiosa novarum, Sollicitant regnantum animos.

The envy and ambition of Nobles, unconstancy and desire of novelty in the Vulgar, cause much trouble to Rulers.

39 Ovid.

Longa mora est nobis omnis, quae gaudia differt.

Long seemeth that delay, Which keeps our joyes away.

40

Longa dies ignavo homini nox longa videtur.

Day and Night seem long and tedious to a sloth∣full person.

41 Mant.

Longa dies marmor solidum contrivit & aera.

The solid Marble and Brass wear away in time.

42 Tib.

Longa dies homini docuit parere leones, Longa dies molli saxa peredit aqua.

Time teacheth Lions Man for to obey, Time with sofe Water eats the Rocks away.

43

Longius aut propius sors sua quem{que} manet.

Impartial Death standeth to some more nigh, From others farther off; but all must dye.

44 Sil. It.

—Longo revirescit in aevo Gloria.—

A mans honour once blasted is long before i•• flou∣risheth again.

45 Juv.

Loripedem rectus derideat, Aethiopem albus.

We should be clear of the saults our selves, for which we deride or blame others.

46 Hor.

Ludere qui nescit, campestribus abstinet armis.

Who knowes not how his armes to use, May sit still, and the game refuse.

47 Ovid.

Ludit in humanis divina potentia rebus.

Gods power seems as it were to sport it self in hu∣mane affairs.

48 Hor.

Ludus enim genuit trepidum certamen & iram.

Even play oftentimes breeds wrath and conten∣tion.

49

—Ludi quo{que} semina praebent. Nequitiae.—

The seeds of wickedness appear and spring up ev'n in play.

50 Ovid.

Lurida terribiles miscent aconita novercae.

Stepmothers often exercise cruelty towards poor children.

51 Luc.

Luxuries nunquam parvo contenta paratu.

Spare diet will not satisfie Him that is giv'n to luxury.

52 Ovid.

Luxuriant animi rebus plerun{que} secundis

The mind doth oft luxuriant grow, When wealth and honour overflow.

53 Cl.

Luxuries vitijs odijs{que} superbia vertit Regna.

Luxury and pride overthrow flourishing King∣domes.

54 Claud.

Luxuries praedulce malum, quae dedita semper Corporis arbi••••ijs, heberat caligine sensus, Membra{que} Circaeis essae ninat acrius herbis.

Voluptuous luxury yielding delight So correspondent to the appetite, Men more effeminates, bewitches, harms, Then ever Circe could with all her charms.

55 Juv.

— Lucri honus est odor, ex re Qualibet.—

Gain, whencesoe're it springs, A gratefull odour brings.

M

1 Virg.

Macte nov virtute puer, sic itur ad astra.

Proceed in thy Heroick vertue for that's the way to Glory.

2 Cl.

Magna repente ruunt, summa cadunt subitò.

Great things do quickly fall, And greatest soon'st of all.

3 Ovid.

Magna petis, Phaeton, & quae non viribus istis Munera conveniunt, nec tam puerilibus annis.

A charge too great, fond youth thou dost desire, Which does morestrength by far than thine require.

4 Juv.

Magna quidem sacris quae dat fortuna libellis Victrix fortunae sapientia. Di••imus autem Hos quo{que} foelices qui ferre incommoda vitae Nec jactare jugum vita did••cere mag••stra.

Happy are they that either by books and precepts, or by use and experience attaine unto true wis∣dome and vertue.

5 Sen.

Magna non latitant mala diu.

Great evils cannot be long conceal'd.

6 Man.

Magnates dare parva pudet, dare magna recusant.

Great men are ashamed to give small gifts, and loth to bestow great ones.

7 Hor.

Magnum pauperies opprobrium, jubet Quidvis & facere & pati, Virtutis{que} viam deserit arduae.

The great reproach of poverty to shun, Into enormityes makes some to run.

8 Juv.

— Majore domùs gemitu, majore tumultu Planguntur nummi, quam funera; nemo dolorem Fingit in hoc casu.—

For loss of money men more, deeply grone. Than when their nearest friends are dead & gone; In that case none do strain tears forth to get, Nor make a shew of grief that's counterseit.

9 Juv.

— Major famae sitis est, quàm Virtutis; quis enim virtutem amplectitur ipsam, Praemia si tollas?

Men seek more after honour gay, Than vertue; for but take away Vertue's reward, who, who, alas Does vertue for it self embrace?

10 Prop.

Majus ab exequijs nomen in ora venit.

Commonly men are more praised after their death then before.

11 Stat.

Major in exiguo regnavit corpore virtus.

A little body often does A great soul and much worth enclose.

12 Juv.

— Magis illa juvant, quae pluris emuntur.

Far fetcht and dear bought is good for Ladies.

13 Juv.

Majorum primus quisquis fuit ille tuorum, Aut pastor fuit, aut illud quod dicere nolo.

Of all thy ancestors, from whom Thy splendor as thou think'st, doth come; The first a shepherd was, or that Which worse is, but I wo'nt say what.

14 Juv.

Malo pater tibi sit Thersites, dummodo tu sis Aeacidae similis, Vulcania{que} arma capessas, Quam te Thersitae similem producat Achilles.

I had much rather thou should'st have the vile And soul Thersites for thy Father, while Thou'rt like Achilles in endowments; then That thou being base should'st spring from best of men

15 Sen.

Male imperatur cum regit vulgus duces.

Things are like to be ill managed, when subjects rule their Princes.

16 Juv.

— Manifesta phrenesis, Ʋt locuples moriaris, egenti vivere fato.

It is plain madness for a man to live like a beggar, that he may dye rich.

17

—Mala dum crescunt, crescit cautela malorum.

Wit is never good till bought.

18 Juv.

Maxima debetur puero reverentia; si quid Turpe paras.

Men should take great heed that they do not any thing unseemly before youth.

19 Juv.

Maxima quae{que} domus servis est plena superbis.

Great mens houses are full of proud servants.

20 Cato.

Maxima enim morum semper patientia virtus.

Of morall vertues patience is the greatest.

21 Ovid.

Me miserum, quod amor non est medicabilis herbis.

Love sickness is not to be cured by medicinall ap∣plications.

22 Id.

Me tamen urit amor, quis enim modus adsit amori••

Love knowes no measure.

23

Me quo{que} debilitat series immensa laborum. Ante meum tempus cogor & esse senex.

Labour and sorrow make men old before their time.

24 Hor.

—Melius nil coelibe vitâ.

A single life is best.

25

—Mentem nil expleverit unquam, Aetherei cum sit Numinis ipsa capax.

Man's heaven-born soul will not be fill'd, With all this world to it can yield.

26 Ovid.

Membra reformidant mollem quo{que} saucia tactum Vana{que} sollicitis incitat umbra metum.

A little touch hurts a sore place, and timerous per∣sons are affrighted at their own shadow.

27

Membra levant baculis tardi{que} senilibus annis.

Old men are fain to bear up themselves with their staves.

28 Hor.

—Metit Orcus Grandia cum parvis non exorabilis auro.

Inexorably Death's impartial Mowing down every where both great a small.

29 Hor.

Metirise quem{que} suo modulo & pede verum est.

What fits us best, is best; tis good and meet, To make our shoes according to our seet.

30 Ovid.

Militat omnis amans, & habet sua castra Cupido.

Each lover is a soldier, nor Doth Cupid want his tents of war.

31 Sta.

Mille modis lethi miseros mors una fatigat.

Though death be one, yet has't a thousand wayes Whereby that cruel pursivant as slayes.

32 Hor.

Millia frumenti tua triverit area centum, Non tuus hoc capiet venter plus quam meus.—

Though greater store's within thy barns contain'd My nature is as well as thine maintain'd.

33

Millibus è tantis vix duo ad astra volant.

'Mongst very many thousands't will be well, If a tenth part attain in heaven to dwell.

34 Odo.

Mille modis morimur miseri sed nascimur uno.

We come into the world one way, but go out ma∣ny.

35 Ov.

Militiae species amor est, discedite segnes.

The name of warfare some on love bestow, Then hence depart you that are dull and flow.

36 Hor.

Mille talenta rotundentur, totidem altera porro: Tertia succedant, & quae pars quadrat acervum.

Heap up a thousand talents, then one more: Add a third thousand, and then make 'um four.

37 Claud.

—Minuit praesentia formam.

The lion is not so fierce as he is painted.

38

—Minuit praesentia famam.

Persons and things when present seem not so ad∣mirable, as they were reported to be.

39 Ovid.

—Meritis expendite causam.

Weigh and judge of the cause by the desert.

40 Auso.

Miramur perijsse homines, monumenta fatiscunt; Mors etiam saxis neminibus{que} venit.

It is no wonder that men turn to clay, When monuments and rocks themselves decay.

41 Cato.

— Miranda canunt sed non credenda Poetae.

The Poets in their fictions do Write things that are more strange than true.

42 Hor.

Miraris cum tu argento post omnia ponas; Si nemo praestet, quem non merearis, amnem.

Admire not that thou art belov'd of none, Who before all preserrest wealth alone.

43 Hor.

Misce stultitiam consilijs brevem, Dulce est desipere in loco.

Short solly mix with counsells best, 'Tis sweet sometimes to be in jest.

44 Hor.

Mista senum ac juvenum densantur funera, nullum Saeva caput Proserpina sugit.

In death both young and old by heaps do joyn, Nor any head escapes sad Proserpine.

45 Sen.

Miserrimum est timere cum speres nihil.

It is very sad to be in fear, where nothing is to be hoped for.

46 Juv.

— Miserum est alienae incumbere famae.

It is a miserable thing to rely upon another's credit

47 Hor.

—Misera est magni custodia census

A great estate hath great trouble.

48 Ovid.

Mitiùs ille perit subitá qui mergitur undâ.

If we must perish, it is some comfort not to be kept long in pain.

49

Mitiùs ista seres, aliorum respice casus.

Look upon others wo and pain, You then may well your grief restrain.

50 Cato.

Mitte arcana Dei, caelum{que} inquirere quid sit.

Meddle not with that which God hath kept secret.

51 Juv.

Mobilis & varia est fermè natura malorum.

It is the nature of evill men to be sickle and un∣constant.

52 Cla.

Mobile tempus abit, mora nulla fugacibus annis.

Time swistly posts away And will for no man stay.

53 Hon.

Mobile mutatur semper cum principe vulgus.

The common People change as the Prince doth.

54 Hor.

Momento aut cita mors venit, aut victoria laeta.

In war, either a speedy death or happy victory comes in a moment.

55 Juv.

—Morantur Pauci ridiculum & fugientem ex urbe pudorem.

Scorn'd modesty is flying hence away, Whom few (alas) do seek to stop or stay.

56 Ovid.

Moribus & formâ conciliandus amor.

Good behaviour and beauty procure love,

57 Hor.

Mors & fugacem persequitur virum: Nec parcit imbellis juventae Poplitibus, timido{que} tergo.

Death the swist flying man pursues With ready steps; nor doth he use To spare from unavoided wrack, Youths supple hams or fearfull back.

58 Ovid.

Mollis enim in vacuo pectore regnat amor.

Love reigns in a slothfull brest.

59 Juv.

—Mollissima corda Humano generi dare se natura fatetur, Cum lachrymas dedit.

Nature did not intend, when tears it gave, That men such cruel slinty hearts should have.

60

— Monstrat tolerare labores Non jubet.—

A good commander will say come, not go.

61 Virg.

Mopso Nisa datur; quid non speremus amantes?

Hope well and have well.

62 Juv.

—Mors sola fatetur Quantula sunt hominum corpuscula.—

What Pigmy things we are Death plainly doth declare.

63

Morbida sola pecus infreit omne pecus.

One scabbed sheep infects the whole slock.

64 Juv.

—Mors sceptra ligonibus aequat.

The awfull scepter is by bold death made, (That leveller) just equall with the spade.

65 Ovid.

Morte carent animae, semper{que} priore relictà Sede, novis domibus vivunt, habit ant{que} receptae.

Mans soul is immortall.

66

Mortalis Dioûm auxilium desiderat omnis.

Every man needs Gods help.

67 Ovid.

Multa cadunt inter calicem suprema{que} labra.

Many things happen between the cup and the lip.

68

Multorum manibus grande levatur opus.

Many hands make light work.

69 Juv.

—Multi Committunt eadem diverso crimina sato.

The same crimes in severall men have a very diffe∣rent fate and issue.

70 Virg.

—Motos praestat componere sluctus.

It is the best way to be quiet.

71

Mors est peccati merces, & janua vitae.

Death is the wages of sin, and the gate of life.

72 Boe.

Mors hominum foelix, quae se nec dulcibus annis Inserit.—

Death is then most unwelcome, when it comes up∣on us in the years of our pleasure and prosperity.

73

—Mors optima tunc est Cum petitur, vitae{que} piget, cum funus amatur.

Death is then most welcome, when it is wished for and desired.

74

Mors rapuit juvenes, sustulit illa senes.

Death takes away young as well as old.

75 Hor.

Multa senem circumveniunt incommoda: vel quod Quaerit, & inventis miser abstinet, ac timet uti Vel quod res omnes timidè gelidè{que} ministrat.

The old man many evills do girt round; Either because he seeks, and having found, Doth wretchedly the use of things forbear, Or does all business coldly and with fear.

76 Hor.

Mulia renascentur quae jam cecidere, cadent{que} Quae nunc sunt in honore.—

Things now quite antiquated, may Revive and come again in play: And those which are admired now, In time will out of sashion grow.

77 Virg.

Multa dies, varius{que} labor mutabilis aevi Rettulit in melius,—

Things have grown from worse to better in time.

78 Hor.

Multa tulit, fecit{que} puer sudavit & alsit.

A boy does much and suffers ills, He sweats and then again he chills

79 Virg.

Multos caecus amor cogit secreta fateri.

Love compels men to disclose many secrets.

80 Sen.

Multi ad farum venere suum dum fata timent.

Mischiefs and evils sometimes come with a fear.

81 Prop.

Multum in amore sides, multum constantia prodest.

Faith and constancy avail much in love.

82 Hor.

Multa dies, & multa litura coerceat, at{que} Perfectum decies carmen castiget ad unguem.

Hast thou thy verse composed? then Blot out, and mend, and blot agen, And mend it ten times over, till It be exact unto thy will.

83 Cato.

Multorum disce exemplo quae facta sequaris, Quae fugias; vita est nobis aliena magislia.

Learn by other mens examples both what to do, and what to avoid.

84 Hor.

Multa fidem promissa levant, ubi plenius aequo Laudat venales qui vult extrudere merces.

The more men do in promises abound, The less we do believe; for it is found, That when men fain would vend their sorry ware, They make as though it were beyond compare.

85 Hor.

Multa ferunt anni venientes commoda secum, Multa recedentes adimunt.

Youthfull years have many advantages, which de∣clining years have not.

86

Multi sunt mensae, pauci veritatis amici.

There are more Parasites every where than plain dealers.

87

Multiplici vigilans prudentia surgit ab usu.

Wisdome proceeds from much experience.

88 Cato.

—Multi multa loquuntur.

Some say one thing and some another.

89 Juv.

—Mulier saevissima tunc est Cum stimulos odio pudor admovet. —

Then women merciless we find, When shame is to their hatred joyn'd.

90 Hor.

Multa petentibus desunt multa.

A covetous mind is alwayes in want.

91

Multa loquor, quidvis nummis praesentibus opta Et veniet. —

He that hath money may have any thing.

92 Ovid.

Munditiae placeant, careant rubigine dentes.

Delight in neatness and cleanliness.

93

—Mundi pars maxima nigros Tendit ad infe••ni manes, ubi luctus & irae.

The greatest part of men do post to hell, Where dismal torments and deep sorrows dwell.

94 Ovid.

Munera, crede mihi, placant homines{que} Deos{que} Placatur donis Jupiter ipse datis.

Gifts prevail wherever they come.

95 Hor.

Munus & officium, nil scribeus ipse, docebo.

Though I do little my self, yet will I instruct o∣thers what to do.

96

Multa etenim multam retinet sapientia curam, Crescit & ipsa sitis cum cognitione sciendi.

Much wisdome hath much care, and the more a man knows, the more he desires to know.

97 Hor.

— Mutato nomine, de te Fabula narratur.—

Thou art the man, to whom the sable may be ap∣plyed.

N

1 Hor.

Namtua res agitur, paries cum proximus ardet.

When your neighbours house is on fire, beware of your own.

2 Juv.

— Nam quis Peccandi finem posuit sibi, quando recepit Ejectum semel attrit de fronte ruborem?

Who bounds his vices? when did banish't grace Return, where it was wip'd out of the face?

3 Hor.

Nam ne{que} divitibus contingunt gaudia solis.

Comfort and content of mind Are not to the rich confin'd.

4 Cato.

Nam quicun{que} senex, sensus puerilis in illo est.

Old men begin to grow childish again.

5 Juv.

Nam scelus intra se tacitum qui cogit at ullum, Facti crimen habet: cedo si conata peregit?

Th'intent of sin is taken for the act: What is it then if one commit the fact:

6 Cato.

Nam nulli tacuisse nocet, nocet esse locutum.

Silence seldome hurteth any, Speech hath prejudiced many.

7 Luc.

Nam dolor & morbus lethi fabricator uter{que} est.

Sorrow will shorten a mans life as well as Di∣seases.

8 Cato.

Nam{que} solent, primo quae sunt neglecta, nocere.

Matters at first neglected, may That negligence with sorrow pay.

9 Ovid.

Nam genus, & proavos, & quae non secimus ipsi, Vix ea nostra voco.

Heroick acts which made my Fathers shine, And what my self did not, I call not mine.

10 Ma.

Nam quid longa dies homini nisi longa dolorum Colluvies?

What is a long life, but even a continued sink of sorrows?

11 Hor.

Nam vitijs nemo sine nascitur; optimus ille est Qui minimis urgetur.

They are unborn, who have no sin at all; He's a good man, whose faults are few and small.

12 Main.

Nascentes morimur, sinis{que} ab origine pendet.

We are as it were dying, as soon as we come into the world.

13 Mant.

Nascimur arbitrio superûm, mori mur{que}, nec ulli Fas sperare hominum quicquam sine numine Divun

We're born, and dye, and all things else beside According to Gods will to us betide.

14 Virg.

Nate Deâ, quo fata trahunt, retrahunt{que} sequamu••

Let us comport our selves to God's soveraign dis∣posall of us.

15 Hor.

Natur am expellas furcâ licet, us{que} recurret.

Though nature with a pitchfork you expel, It will return, it's force you cannot quell.

16 Prop.

Naturae sequitur semina quis{que} suae.

Every one followes the inclinations of his nature.

17 Prop.

Navita de ventis, de tauris narrat arator.

Every one to his trade.

18 Cato.

Ne pudeat, quae nescieris, te velle doceri.

Be not ashamed to be taught what you are igno∣rant of.

19 Mant.

Nec poterit celare suas, nec vincere curas Faemina

The weaker sex unable are To conquer or conceal their care.

20 Hor.

— Nec studium sine divite venâ Nec rude quid prosit video ingenium. —

Art with a vein of wit does very well, What good they'l do apart, I cannot tell.

21 Juv.

— Nec unquam. Sanguine causidici maduerunt rostra pusilli.

Dull sorry pleaders may well merit shame, None e're were spighted but brave men of same.

22 Juv.

Nec mullum cupias cùm sit tibi gobio tantum In loculis, quis enim te, deficiente crumenâ Et crescente gulâ, manet exitus?

With Mullets covet not to please thy tast, When but a Gudgeon in thy purse thou hast. For what end canst thou look for, when thy rents Diminish, but thy Gluttony augments?

23 Ovid.

Nec facile est aequâ commoda mente pati.

It's hard to bear prosperity in a right manner.

24 Prop.

Nec forma aeterna, aut cuiquam est fortuna perennis.

Both beauty and wealth are fading unconstant things.

25 Hor.

Nec vera virtus cum semel excidit, Curat reponi deterioribus.

If once true vertue fail, despair To stop her till the lowest stair.

26 Sen.

Nec regna socium ferre nec taedae sciunt.

Both Kings and married folk herein agree, Each takes a partner for an enemy.

27 Ovid.

Nec sterilis locus ullus ita est, ut non sit in illo Mista ferè duris utilis herba rubis.

So very bad and barren there's no field, But mixt with brambles usefull herbs may yield.

28 Ovid.

Nec minor est virtus, quam quaerere, parta tueri: Casus inest illic, hoc erit artis opus.

Well keeping and husbanding what's gotten, de∣serveth praise as well as getting.

29 Ovid.

Nec quae praeterijt, rursum revocabitur undd, Nec quae praeterijt hora redire potest.

The water that's run by, none can recall; And th'hour that's past is gone for good and all.

30 Cato.

Nec quisquam melior medicus quam fidus amicus.

There is no Physician comparable to a faithfull friend.

31 Hor.

Nec semper feriet quodcun{que} minabitur arcus.

We must not expect that the arrow should always hit the mark.

32 Ovid.

Nec tellus eadem parit omnia; vitibus illa C••••venit, haec olei, hic benè farra virent.

Every ground doth most naturally bear its own peculiar fruit.

33 Hor.

Nec retinent patulae commissa fideliter aures.

The ears of some so open are, That what they hear they must declare.

34 Ovid.

Nec semper violae, nec semper lilia florent; Et riget amissa spina relicta rosâ.

Flowers do not alwayes florish: every thing hath its season.

35 Cl.

Nec tibi quid liceat, sed quid fecisse decebit Succurrct, mentem{que} domet respectus honesti.

Consider not only what is lawfull, but what may be expedient and comely.

36 Virg.

Nec tibi regnandi veniat tam dira cupido.

Be not over-ambitious of great dignity and domi∣nion.

37 Sta.

Nec laudare satis dignas{que} rependere grates Sufficiam, referent Superi. —

I hope God will reward your kindness, it is not in my power to do it.

38 Virg.

Nec vero terrae serre omnes omnia possunt.

Every sort of ground will not bring forth every sort of fruit.

39 Hor.

Nec tua laudabis studia, aut aliena reprendes.

It becomes not to applaud what's our own, nor to disparage what's anothers.

40 Virg.

Nec V••neris, nec tu vini capiaris amore, Ʋno nam{que} modo vina Venus{que} nocent.

Take heed of loving Venery or wine, The same way to your ruine both combine.

41 Pers.

Nec quicquam populo bibulas donaveris aures.

Do not listen after the peoples applanses.

42 Hor.

Neglectis urenda filix innascitur agris.

Fern good for nothing but the fire, Will the neglected field attire.

43 Hor.

Nemo adeo ferus est, qui non mitescere possit, Si modo culturae patientem praebeat aurem.

None is so savage, but he may grow mild If unto good instruction he will yield.

44 Juv.

Nemo satis credit tantum delinquere, quantum Permittas, adeo indulgent sibi latiùs ipsi.

In sin, if you give men an inch, they will take an ell.

45 Auso.

Nemo silens placuit, multi brevitate loquendi.

He that would please must not talk overmuch nor be altogether silent.

46 Juv.

Nemo repentè fuit turpissimus.

None comes to the height of sin on a suddain, but by degrees.

47 Sen.

Nemo confidat nimiùm secundis, Nemo desperet meliora lapsis.

Let none trust too much to prosperity, nor de∣spair in adversity.

48 Cato.

Ne tibi quid desit, quaesitis utere parcè.

Be a good husband of your estate, that you may not want.

49 Hor.

— Nemo quam sibi sortem Seu ratio dederit, seu sors objecerit, illà Contentus vivit.

Few live content with their condition.

50 Mart.

Nempe coquus domini debet habere gulam.

The Cook should know what will please his Ma∣ster's palate.

51 Hor.

Nempe inamarescunt epulae sine fine petitae.

By constant feasting men at last Less savour in their dainties tast.

52 Ovid.

— Nec lex est justior ulla Quàm necis artisices arte perire suà.

Harm watch, harm catch.

53

Nescit homo certi incertissima classica lethi.

Nothing is so certain as death, and nothing so un∣certain as the time when.

54 Hor.

— Ne{que} ulla est Aut magno aut parvo lethi fuga.—

Neither great nor small can by any means avoid death.

55 Cato.

Ne dubites, cùm magna petas, impendere parva.

Do not lose an hog for a half-penny-worth of tarr.

56 Virg.

Nescia mens hominum fati, sortis{que} futurae, Et servare modum rebus sublata secundis.

Men in their prosp'rous state are proud and high Ignorant of their future destiny.

57 Ovid.

Nescio quà natale solum dulcedine cunctos Ducit, & immemores non sinit esse sui.

Unto their native country we do find, All men with strange and ardent love inclin'd.

58 Ovid.

Nil equidem durare diu sub imagine eadem Crediderim.

Nothing here below continues long in the same state.

59 Hor.

Nil homine in terrâ spirat miserum magis.—

No creature in the whole world is liable to so ma∣ny miseries as man.

60 Juv.

—Nihil est quod credere de se Non audet, quum laudatur Dijs aequa potestas.

That man in his own pride must needs rise high Whom men with flatt'ring titles deifie.

61 Ov.

— Nil non mortale tenemus, Pectoris exceptis ingenij{que} bonis.

With all we have we soon may part, Except the goods of mind and heart.

62 Hor.

— Nescit vox mista reverti.

Words once spoken cannot possibly be recalled.

63 Ovid.

Nil adeo fortuna gravis miser abile fecit, Ʋt minuant nullâ gaudia parte malum.

There is no estate so afflictive, but there is some comfort mixt with it.

64 Juv.

Nil habet infelix paupertas durius in se Quàm quod ridiculos homines facit. —

Nothing makes poverty more grievous, then That it contemptible doth render men.

65 Juv.

Nil dictu foedum visu{que} haec limina tangat, Intra quae puer est.

Nothing di••-honest or unseemly should be spoken or done before boyes.

66 Ovid.

Nil ita sublime est, supra{que} pericula tendit, Non sit ut inferius, suppositum{que} Deo.

None is so high, and from all danger free, But must to God's great power subject be.

67 Ovid.

Nil nisi turpe juvat, curae est sua cui{que} voluptas, Haec quo{que} ab alterius grata dolore venit.

Nothing doth please some men but what is bad; Though sweet and lawfull pleasure may be had, It doth not please: that, that alone they prize, Which from another's dammage doth arise.

68 Ovid.

Nil nocet admisso subdere calcar equo.

Although the horse be generous and free, A little spurring may not hurtfull be.

69 Ovid.

Nil prodest quod non laedere possit idem.

Persons and things that do prosit us may also harm us.

70 Ovid.

Nil nisi quod prodest charum est, en detrahe menti Spem fructus avidae, nemo petendus crit.

Some love none but from whom gain doth acrue, The hope of that once gone, they'l bid adien.

71 Hor.

Nimirum sapere est abjectis uttle nugis. Et tempestivum pueris concedere ludum.

Men should grow wise, and leave mean toyes, A proper sport for game some boyes.

72 Ovid.

Nitimur in vetitum semper, cupimus{que} negata; Sic interdictis imminet aeger aquis.

What is forbidden us we desire the more.

73 Juv.

Nocte Die{que} tuum gestas in pectore testem.

Thou alwayes carriest a witness in thine own bo∣some.

74 Sen.

Non est ad astra mollis è terris via.

It is no easie matter to get to heaven.

75 Mart.

Non luget quisquis laudari, Gellia, quaerit.

Their sorrow is not true but vain, Who praise thereby seek to obtain.

76 Pers.

— Non, si quid turbida Roma Elevet, accedas: examenve improbum in illâ Castiges trutinà, nec te quaesiveris extra.

Do not judge of thy self by others opinions of thee.

77 Hor.

Non possidentem multa vocaveris Reciè beatum.

None, that weighs things rightly can Call the rich the blessed man.

78 Sen.

Nemo potentes aggredi tutus potest.

None can with safety encounter or oppose the mighty.

79 Hor.

Non enim gazae, ne{que} consularis Summovet lictor miseros tumultus Mentis, & runas Lqueata circum Tecta volantes.

It is not wealth nor armed troops, Can tumults of the mind remove, And cares, which about fretted roofs Hover above.

80 Sen.

Non sollicitae possunt curae Mutare rati stamina fusi.

All our cares can by no means change Divine de∣terminations.

81 Mant.

Non abolet prorsus mors facta illustria, virtus Vivit apud superos, & habet sua praemia. mdash;

Brave deeds and spotless vertue have Rewards, that do outlive the grave.

82 Ovid.

Non benè conveniunt, nec in unâ sede morantur Majestas & amor.—

Majesty and love seldome kindly meet together.

83 Hor.

Non cui vis homini contingit adire Corinthum.

Every man is not born with a silver-spoon in his mouth.

84 Ovid.

Non benè Coelestes impia dextra colit.

Ungodly hands unseemly are To be lift up to God in prayer.

85 Prop.

Non est ad Musas currere lata via.

It is no easie matter to become learned.

86 Mart.

Non est, crede mihi, sapientis dicere vivam, Sera nimis vita est crastina, vive hodie.

It is no wisemans property (Believe me) to procrastinate. To morrow thou'lt amend; but why Not now day? to morrow's late.

87 Hor.

Non ego ventosae plebis suffragia venor.

I do not hunt after the windy applause of the un∣constant vulgar.

88 Ovid.

Non cadem ratio est curare & cernere morbos; Sensus inest cunctis, tollitur arte malum.

It is much more easie to discover a disease or evill than to remove it.

89 Mant.

Non Deus, ut perhibent Amor est; sed amaror & error.

Love is no God, as Poets feign But bitterness and error vain.

90 Ovid.

Nomen amicitiae barbara corda movet,

Friendship hath an insluence even upon barbari∣ans themselves.

91

Non habet eventus sordida praeda bonos.

Ill gotten goods seldome prosper.

92 Ovid.

Non est in medico semper relevetur ut aeger.

'Tis past the best Physician's skill Alwayes to cure the sick at will.

93 Ovid.

Non habet officium lucifer omnis idem.

Every star hath not the same office.

94 Ovid.

Non formosus erat, sed erat facundus Ʋllysses, Et tamen aequoreas torsit amore Deas.

Ʋlysses much in beauty did not shine, But yet his eloquence was so divine, As did the Sea-Nymphs unto him incline.

95 Hor.

Non domus, & fundus, non aeris acervus & auri, Aegroto domini deduxit corpore sebres.

Nor house, nor land, nor heaps of glitt'ring ore. Can unto their sick owner health restore.

96 Ovid.

Non bove mactato coelestia numina gaudent; Sed, quae praestanda est & sine teste, fide.

In slaughter'd victims God no pleasure hath, But in a reall and unfeigned Faith.

97 Prop.

Non juvat ex facili lecta corona jugo.

That wreath of honour doth not please Ingenuous minds, which comes with ease.

98

Non dulcem è quovis apis ingeniosa liquorem Flore, sed è lecto germine mella legit.

The Bee from every flower doth not take Her honey, but a prudent choice doth make.

99 Claud.

Nonne mori satiùs, vitae quam ferre pudorem?

It is better to dye, than to live in ignominy.

100

Non fuit in uno condita Roma die.

Rome was not built on a day.

101 Ovid.

Non honor est, sed onus, species laesura ferentes; Si qua voles aptè nubere, nube pari.

That greatness is a burden, not an honour, Which bringeth disadvantage to the owner; Therefore if you would fitly wedded be, Be sure match with your equall in degree.

102 Virg.

Non ignara mali miseris succurrere disco.

Those that have been in affliction, know best how to pity the afflicted.

103

Non holocausta Deus sed corda fdelia quaerit.

God delights not in burnt offerings, but in an ho∣nest and faithfull heart.

104 Ovid.

Non ideo debet pelago se credere, si qua Audet in exiguo ludere cymba lacu.

Because the boat i'th pond doth safely ride, It must not lanch into the ocean wide.

105 Mant.

Non labor est populis assuescere legibus istis, Quas Reges servare vident.—

To keep good laws men easily are brought, The same being by the Kings example taught.

106 Virg.

Non omnes arbusta juvant, humiles{que} myricae.

Mean things please not all.

107

Non bene cum socijs regna Venus{que} manent,

The throne and marriage-bed can brook no partners.

108 Tib.

Non opibus mentes hominum curae{que} levantur.

Riches do not ease mens minds, nor lessen their cares.

109 Juv.

Non propter vitam faciunt patrimonia quidam, Sed vitio caeci propter patrimonia vivunt.

Some seek not wealth, life to maintain: But rather live estates to gain

110 Prop.

Non solum taurus ferit uncis cornibus hostem, Verum etiam instanti laesa repugnat ovis.

Not only Bulls enraged push, but when Provok'd, the harmless sheep will turn agen.

111 Cato.

Non sit in arcanis mulier tibi conscia rebus.

Trust not women with your secrets.

112 Ovid.

Nos quo{que} floruimus, sed slos fuit ille cadueus.

Man in his best estate is but a fading flower.

113 Hor.

Nos nameri sumus, & sruges consumere nati.

A number we do make up, and Are born to eat the fat o'th'land.

114 Stat.

Nos miscri quibus una dies suprema, quis aevi Exitus incertum, quibus instet fulmen ab astris.

Man's wofull state is such, he knows one day Must be his last, but which there's none can say.

115 Hor.

Nos ubi decidimus Quo pius Aenaeas, quo Tullus dives, & Ancus Pulvis & umbra sumus.

Hither return again, when dead, none must; We shall be nothing but a shade and dust.

116 Juv.

— Nobilitas sola est at{que} unica virtus.

Vertue may rightly stiled be The only true nobility.

117 Juv.

Non praematuri cineres, nec funus acerbum Luxuriae, sed morte magis metuenda senectus.

Untimely funerals gluttons cannot have, Old age is more their terrour than the grave.

118

Noscitur ex socio qui non dignoscitur ex se.

One may know what a man is by the company that he usually keeps.

119 Juv.

Nosse volunt omnes, mercedem solvere nemo.

All men would have knowledge but they would not pay for't.

120 Ma.

Nostra brevis velox{que} aetas, & plena laborum.

Man's age is short and swift and full of toil.

121 Ovid.

Nocte latent mendae, vitio{que} ignoscitur omni, Hora{que} formosam quamlibet illa facit.

Blemishes are not seen by night: in the dark Joan is as good as my Lady.

122 Virg.

Noctes at{que} dies patet atri janua Ditis.

Hell's gate stands wide open night and day.

123 Ovid.

Nox, & amor, vinum{que} nihil moderabile suadent.

These three ill counsellors, night, love, and wine, Do men to nothing moderate incline.

124 Ovid.

Nube solet pulsà candidus ire dies.

Oft threatning clouds do break away, And it becomes a pleasant day.

125 Hor.

Novistine locum potiorem rure beato? Est ubi plus tepeant hyemes, ubi gratior aura Leniat & rabiem canis? —

There is no place for air so pleasant as the coun∣trey, whether in winter or summer.

126 Ovid.

Nullus ad amissas ibit amicus opes.

When we are in adversity our friends do often forsake us.

127 Ovid

Nulla dies adeo est australibus humida nimbis, Non intermissis ut fluat imber aquis

Rain all day long most rarely does so fall, As intermission to have none at all.

128 Hor.

Nil ego contulerim jucundo sanus amico.

Nothing is to be compared with a pleasant friend

129 Hor.

— Nos virtutes ipsas invertimus, at{que} Sincerum cupimus vas incrustare.—

Too often good mens vertues we, By judgment pass'd censoriously, Turn into vices; and would fain Give unto vessels pure, some stain.

130 Sta.

Nulla autem effigies, nulli commissa metallo Forma Dei, mentes habitare & pectora gaudet.

It's vain Christs image though in Gold to make; He loves our hearts for's dwelling place to take.

131

Nulla fides unquam miseros elegit amicos.

None ever chose a man in misery for his friend.

132 Sen.

Nulla vis major pietate verâ est.

Nothing is of greater force than true godliness.

133 Sen.

Nulla sors longa est, dolor & voluptas Invicem cedunt, brevior voluptas.

No state lasts long, grief and joy do Take turns, for still the one gives way To t'other, but yet of the two, It's joy that makes the shorter stay.

134 Mar.

Nullite facias nimis sodalem, Gaudebis miaus, & minus dolebis.

Be not with any over intimate, Your joy and grief will be more moderate.

135 Hor.

Nullius addictus juravi in verba magistri.

I pin my Faith upon no mans sleeve.

136 Odo.

Nullus in inferno est atheos, ante fuit.

In the world there are atheists, in hell there are none.

137 Virg.

Nulla salus bello, pacem te poscimus omnes.

In war there's no safety, all men desire peace.

138 Luc.

Nulla fides piet as{que} viris, qui castra sequuntur.

There's little faith or honesty in Soldiers.

139 Luc.

Nulla fides regni socijs, omnis{que} potestas Impatiens consortis erit.—

Kings cannot bear partners.

140 〈◊〉〈◊〉

Nulla fere causa est, in quâ non foemina litem Moverit.—

There's scarce any quarrel but a woman is at one end of it.

141 Mant.

Nulla suo res est si sit data tempore vilis.

Nothing is despicable if given in a right season.

142 Juv.

Nullum numen abest si sit prudentia. —

If we act wisely, God will not be wanting to us.

143 Juv.

Nullus enim magni sceleris labor. —

Great wickedness requires little labour.

144 Hor.

Nulla placere diu, nec vivere carmina possunt, Quae scribuntur aquae potoribus.

Drinkers of water seldom poems write, That last, or yield the reader long delight.

145 Virg.

Nullum cum victis certamen & aethere cassis.

Tis foolish with the vanquished Much to contest, or with the dead.

146 Ovid.

Nunc hederae sine honore jacent, operata{que} doctis Cura vigil musis nomen inertis habet.

Learning and learned men do now adayes Fall short (alas) of their deserved praise.

147

— Nunc aurum & purpura curis Exercent homines.—

Riches and honour produce cares.

148 Juv.

Nunquam aliud natura, aliud sapientia dicit

Nature and wisdome do not contradict each o∣ther.

149 Pros.

Nunquam bella bonis, nunquam certamina desunt, Et cum quo certet menspia semper habet.

A Godly man shall be sure not to want either in∣ward or outward enemies.

150 Sen.

Nunquam placidam sceptra quietem Certum{que} sui tenuere diem.

Scepters cause wakefull care, And most uncertain are.

151 Sen.

Nunquam stygias fertur ad undas Inclyta virtus.

Vertue is immortal.

152 Virg.

Nusquam tuta fides. —

Trust men no further than you can throw them.

153 Ovid.

Nutritur vento, vento restinguitur ignis; Lenis alit flammas, grandior aura necat.

The fire's increased by the wind, And by it quenched too we find; Small blasts do much augment the flame, But boystrous ones suppress the same.

O

1 Virg.

O fortuna potens quam variabilis, Tantum juris atrox quae tibi vendicas, Evertis{que} bonos, eligis improbos!

How doth unconstant fortune overthrow the good, and favour the wicked?

2 Sen.

O quantum bonum est Obstare nulli carpere securas dapes!

O how good is it to live in peace without oppositi∣on to any?

3 Sen.

O quam miserum est nescire mori!

How sad is it not to know how to dye?

4 Sen.

O si paveant pectora Ditum, Quantos intus sublimis agit Fortuna metus?

With how great fears doth inconstant fortune vex the hearts of rich men?

5 Sen.

O funestus multis, populi Dirus{que} favor, qui cum flatu Vela secundo ratis implevit, Vexit{que} procul, languidus idem Deserit altos s••vo{que} mari.

The favour of the people is deceitfull and perniti∣ous, for when it hath lifted a man up, it after∣wards failes him when he hath most need of it.

6 Hor.

O cives. cives, quaerenda pecunia primum, Virtus post nummos.

The most say, let us first get money, and then think of being vertuous.

7 Virg.

O fortunatos nimium sua si bona n••rint Agricolas! —

How happy a life might countreymen live if they did but know their own advantages?

8 Luc.

O miseras hominum mentes! ô pectora caeca! Qualibus in tenebris vitae, quantis{que} periclis Degimus?—

In what darkness and danger doth poor ignorant man live?

9 Pers.

O curas hominum! ò quantum est in rebus inane!

What fruitless cares do mortals minds still know, What vanity's in all things here below?

10

O quam turpe viro muliebri incedere cultu!

It is shamefull for a man to be attired like a wo∣man.

11 Virg.

O formose puer, nimium necrede colori.

Trust not too much to beauty.

12 Virg.

O passi graviora, dabit Deus his quo{que} finem.

Worse troubles you have born, & God may please E're long likewise to put an end to these.

13 Ovid.

O Superi! quantum mortalia pectora caecae Noctis habent?

Alas how ignorant is man?

14

O quanta exempli generoso in principe vis est!

Of how great force is the example of a noble Prince?

15 Luc.

— O vitae tuta facultas Pauperis, angusti{que} laris! ò munera nondum Intellecta Deum!

A mean condition hath such safety and priviledges as few do understand.

16

O mihi praeteritos referat si Jupiter annos.

Oh that I could recover time past!

17 Luc.

— Oh prodiga rerum Luxuries, nunquam parvo contenta paratu!

A little will not satisfie Luxurious prodigality.

18 Ovid.

Obsequium tigres{que} domat, tumidos{que} leones.

Yielding tames even the fierce lions and tygers,

19 Cato.

Obsequio quoniam dulces retinentur amici.

Friendship is preserved by fair compliancy.

20

— Obest quo{que} gloria multis.

Great advancement hath hurt many a man.

21 Pers.

O curvae in terras animae, & coelestium inanes!

O Souls that grovel in the dust and mire, And do to nothing heavenly aspire!

22 Ovid.

Obsequio tranantur aquae, nec vincere possis Flumina, si contra quam rapit unda nates.

By yielding to the stream we quickly gain, What otherwise we labour for in vain.

23 Juv.

Occidit miseros crambe repetita magistros.

Poor Schoolmasters the twice boil'd lettuce kills, Which they must oft repeat against their wills.

24 Ovid.

Occurrunt animo pereundi mille figurae.

There are a thousand wayes to dye.

25 Hor.

Oderunt hilarem tristes, tristem{que} jocosi.

Merry men and melancholy do not like one ano∣thers company.

26 Hor.

Oderunt peccare boni virtutis amore;

Good men from vice for love of vertue run

27

Oderunt peccare mali formidine poenae.

But fear alone makes bad men vice to shun.

28 Ovid.

Odimus accipitrem quia vivit semper in armis, Et pavidum solitos in pecus ire lupos.

We hate both hawks and wolves, because that they Are wont upon the innocent to prey.

29 Ovid.

Odimus immodicos (experto credite) fastus.

Unmeasurable pride begets hatred.

30 Ovid.

Odi, nec possum cupiens non esse quod odi.

What I hate, that do I.

31

Omne solum forti patria est, ut piscibus aequor.

Every land to a valiant man is as it were his own countrey.

32

Omnes una manet nox Et calcanda semel via lethi.

We must all dye.

33 Ovid.

Omnia perversas possunt corrumpere mentes.

Every thing makes a bad heart worse.

34 Ovid.

Omnia sunt hominum tenui pendentia filo.

All humane things hang upon a very slender thread.

35 Mant.

Omne bonum praesens minus est, sperata videntur Magna.

The good appears but small, which now we have. But what we long for to us seems most brave.

36 Hor.

Omnem crede diem tibi diluxisse supremum.

Think every day to be your last day.

37 Mant.

Omnibus esse lupos licet in regione luporum.

That seems imitable which is universally practised were we live.

38

Omnia cum videat, nulli Deus ipse videtur.

God sees all but is seen of none.

39 Ovid.

Omnia sub leges mors vocat atra suas.

All must dye.

40

Omnia mors aufert, restituit{que} nihil.

Death's greedy mouth still craving is for more, Devouring all, but nothing will restore.

41 Virg.

Omnia vincit amor & nos cedamus amori.

Nothing love's mighty power withstands, Let us then yield to its commands.

42

Omne aliud vitium mox ferrea protulit aetai.

All wicked practices and sin Did with the iron age come in.

43 Juv.

Omne animi vitium tantò conspectius in se Crimen habet, quantò mujor qui peccat habetur.

The greater he that sinneth is in place, The more his crimes conspic'ous are and base.

44 Ovid.

Omnia sunt magnis factu proclivia Divis.

All things are easie to God.

45

Omnia despera prudenter, & omnia spera Fortiter.

There's nothing but we should fear it prudently, and nothing but what we should hope for coura∣giously.

46 Juv.

Omne in praecipiti vitium stetit. —

Vice is at its height.

47

Omnia quae sensu volvuntur vota diurno Tempore noctur no reddit amica quies.

What things by day we chiefly do purspe, The same in nightly dreams we oft review.

48

Omnia deficiunt, animus tamenomnia vincit.

Courage masters the greatest difficulties.

49 Virg.

Omnis in Ascanio chari stat cura parentis

All the care of loving parents is for their dear chil∣dren.

50

Omnia praetereunt praeter amare Deum.

All things decay but grace alone.

51 Prop.

Omnis enim debet sine vano nuncius esse.

What signifie news if they are not true?

52 Id.

Omnia non pariter rerum sunt omnibus apta.

All things are not fit for all.

53

Omnia tempus edax depascitur omnia carpit.

Time devours and destroyes all things.

54 Odo.

Omnia de nihilo qui fecit, is omnia solus: Quod Deus ex nihilo fecit, id omne nihil.

God is all, who of nothing did make all; And what God made of nothing, nothing call.

55 Id.

Omnibus invisa est stolidae jactantia mentis.

Every one dislikes a boaster.

56 Id.

Omnia cum pereant, est virtus sola perennis.

Vertue alone is immortall, all things else perish.

57 Hor.

Omnibus hoc vitium est cantoribus, inter amicos Ʋt nunquam inducant animum cantare rogati; Injussi nunquam desistant.—

Singers when of their friends requested, still Say nay, but undesir'd your cars they'l fill With endless tunes.

58 Prop.

Omnia post obitum sing it majora vetustas.

Posterity alwayes magnifies things past and gone.

59 Juv.

— Omnia Romae Cum pretio.—

Every thing at Rome for the penny.

60

Omnia solliciti sunt loca plena metûs.

Nor the King's court, nor beggars cottage are Exempt from irksome and perplexing fear.

61 Mant.

Omnis commoditas sua fert incommoda secum.

There's no convenience without an inconvenience.

62

Omnibus adde modum, modus est pulcherrima virt••••

Moderation is an excellent vertue.

63 Hor.

Omne tulit punctum qui miscuit utile dulcit.

Men in their suffrages must needs unite For him that mingleth profit with delight.

64

Omnibus in rebus medium laudare solemus.

Moderation is laudable.

65 Mart.

Omnil us invideas, livide, nemo tibi.

Miserable wretch art thou, who enviest every man, and no body thee.

66 Jov.

— Obrepit non intellecta senectus.

Old age creeps upon us before we are aware.

67

Omne nocet nimium, mediocriter omne gerendum,

Too much of one thing is good for nothing.

68 Catul.

Omnia sunt ingrata, nihil fecisse benignè est.

When all that we do is unacceptable, it is best to do nothing.

69

— Opes sceler ati nempe repostae In domini exitium.—

Riches are sometimes laid up for the hurt of their owners.

70 Ovid:

Opprime dum nova sunt subiti mala semina morbi Nam mora dat vires.

Resist diseases at first, for by delay they will get strength.

71 Hor.

Optat ephippia bos piger, optat arare caballus. Quam scit uter{que} libens censebo, exterceat artem.

The Ox would be for th'saddle, th'Horse for plough Let all (say I) use well the art they know.

72 Virg.

Optima quae{que} dies miseries mortalibus aevi Prima fugit; subeunt morbi, tristis{que} senectus,

Our youthfull and best dayes flee away first, sick∣ness and old age come up in the rear.

73

Ores, casta legas, jejunes, otia tollas; Si vis servari corpora casta Deo.

Read what is pure, shun sloth, and pray, and fast; If that you would your selves keep pure and chast.

74 Ovid.

Os homini sublime dedit, coelum{que} tueri Jussit. —

Man was made erect, that he might look up to heaven.

75 Ovid.

Otia si tollas periere Cupidinis arcus.

Shun idleness, and then a fig for Cupid and his darts.

76 Hor.

Otia corpus alunt, animus quo{que} pascitur illis.

A moderate cessation from labour refresheth both body and mind.

77 Juv.

Orandum est ut sit mens sana in corpore sano.

We should pray that we may have a sound mind in a sound body.

78

— Ovo prognatus eodem.

A chip of the old block.

P

1

Pace augentur opes, minuuntur tempore belli.

Riches by peace increased are, But less'ned in the time of war.

2 Hor.

Pallida mors aequo pulsat pede pauperum tabernas, Regum{que} turres.

Death knocks as boldly at the door Of Kings, as at the hurts o'th'poor.

3 Per.

Palma negata macrum, donata reducit opimum.

The Palm deny'd makes the poor man look thin, The champion's plump when he the prize doth win.

4 Hor.

Pars hominum vitijs gaudet constanter, & urget Propositum. —

Too many rejoyce and obstinately continue in sin.

5

Parce bonis, & perde malos, propone quibus{que} Justitiam. —

Rulers should be a terror to evill doers and an en∣couragement to them that do well, and do justice to all.

6 Hor.

Parturient mortes, nascetur ridiculus mus.

Great boast and little roast, or, great cry and lit∣tle wool.

7 Claud.

— Parvae poterunt impellere causae In scelus.—

A small matter will draw men unto sin.

8 Ovid.

Parva necat morsu sp••ciosum vipera taurum.

The little viper sometimes may The larger bull with poyson slay.

9 Hor.

〈…〉〈…〉 exemplo est magur formica laboris.

Patterns of labour we shall never want, While we behold the small yet painful Ant.

10 Hor.

〈…〉〈…〉 decent. —

Mean things become a mean person.

11 Id.

〈…〉〈…〉is curam, nimium{que} severus, Assidet insano.—

He that to gratify a greedie heir, And make him rich, is griple and severe, Enjoying not himself, doth alwayes sit Hard by a mad man, or one void of wit.

12 Ovid.

Pascitur in vivis livor, post fata quiescit.

Sly envy doth men living hate, Once dead, it's malice doth abate.

13 Ovid.

Passibus ambiguls fortuna volubilis errat, Et manet in nullo certa tenax{que} loco.

Fortune doth no where certain stay, But still doth change her fickle way.

14 Juv.

— Patitur poenas peccandi sola voluntas.

A will and desire to sin sometimes procures punish∣ment.

15 Virg.

— Pauci quos aequus amavit Jupiter, aut ardens evexit ad aethera virtus.

Those who God's love and favour gain, and do To heaven get, in number are but few.

16 Id.

— Pauci laeta arva tenemus.

Few get to heaven.

17 Juv.

— Pauci dignoscere possunt Vera bona, at{que} illis multùm diversa remotâ Erroris nebula.—

Few men can clearly distinguish between good and evill.

18 Hor.

Paulùm sepuliae distat inertiae Celata virtus.

Vertue concealed differs but little from dead sloth.

19 Hor.

Pauper enim non est cui rerum suppetit usus.

That man is far from poor, who can produce What e're is necessary for his use.

20 Cato.

Paupertatis onus pati enter ferre memento.

Bear the burden of poverty patiently.

21 Mart.

pauper eris semper, si pauper es Aemiliane, Dantur opes nullis nunc nisi divitibus.

If thou art poor, then poor shalt thou remain; Rich men alone do now rich gifts obtain.

22 Cato.

Pauca voluptati debentur, plura saluti.

We owe more to our health than to our plea∣sure.

23

Pauperies inimica bonis est moribus.

Poverty is an enemy to good manners.

24 Juv.

Paulatim deinde ad Superos Astraea recessit.

By little and little Justice left the Earth.

25 Odo.

Patria ubi{que}, bonis, exilium{que} malis.

The good man is in any place at home, The bad's an exile wheresoe're he come.

26 Id.

Pauper in exilio est nullibi, ubi{que} domi.

The Beggar is never out of his way.

27 Mant.

Pax Cererem nutrit, pacis alumna Ceres.

Peace maketh Corn to grow amain, And so requites the Farmer's pain.

28 Sil. It.

— Pax optima rerum Quas homini novisse datum, pax una triumphis Innumeris melior. —

Amongst all good things here below, Peace is the best that man doth know: Peace, peace alone is better far Than multitudes of Triumphs are.

29 Mant.

Pax hominum genetrix, pax est custodia rerum.

To men, and wealth, Peace Mother is and Nurse,

30 Id. ib.

Pax aperit juris justitiae{que} forum.

Peace unto Laws and Justice gives free course.

31 Ovid

Pectorbus mores tot sunt, quot in orbe figurae.

Tempers of mind as various be, As outward shapes i'th world we see.

32 Sent.

Pejora juvenes sacile praecepta audiunt.

Young men are very prone to listen to bad coun∣sel.

33

Peccato gravins non reperitur onus.

No burden is more grievous than that of sin.

34 Ovid.

Pectora dum gaudent, tunc subit arte Venus.

When peoples hearts are over-jolly, Let them beware of Lust and Folly.

35 En.

Pellitur è medio sapientia, vi geritur res.

Wisdom aside too many lay, In their Affairs, Force bears the sway.

36 Hor.

Percontatorem fugito, nam garrulus idem est.

Shun such as into thy Affairs do love Much to enquire, they'l leaking Vessels prove.

37 Virg.

Per varios casus, per tot discrimina rerum, Tendimus in Latium.

Through various hazards, and through dangers great, We aim unto our wished port to get.

38 Mantil

Per varios usus artem experientia fecit.

Much Experience produceth Art.

39

Perdidit horrendo Trojam Venus improba bello.

'Twas Lust that did of old destroy By dreadfull Warr the famous Troy.

40

Perfer, perpetiendo parit patientia palmam.

Hold out, patience will get you the victory.

41 Ovid.

Perfer, & obdura, dolor hic tibi proderit olim. Saepe tulit lassis succus amarus opem.

Hold out in patience, this your grief Profit hereafter may produce; Oft hath the sick mans best relief Arisen from a bitter Juice.

42 Auso.

Pernicies homini quae maxima? solus homo alter.

A greater enemy man hath none Unto him, than is man alone

43 Juv.

Ploratur lachrymis amissa pecunia veris.

The loss of Money men ne're fail With truest tears for to bewail.

44 Luc.

— Perit omnis in illo Nobiltas, cujus laus est in origine sola,

That mans Nobility is well-nigh spent, Whose onely glory is his high descent.

45 Hor.

— Pictoribus atque Poetis Quidlibet audendi semper fuit aequa Potestas.

Painters and Poets have power to feign any thing.

46 Juv.

Permittes ipsis expendere Numinibus, quid Conveniaet nobis, rebus{que} sit utile nostris: Nam pro jucundis aptissima quae{que} dabunt Dii Charior est illis homo quam sibi.—

Let God alone to choose what's good And meet for man, for though he shou'd See cause things pleasant not to grant, Yet what's most fit we shall not want: God loveth man far better, than He himself either doth, or can.

47 Man.

Plurima virtuti laus est, sed praemia nulla.

Vertue is much praised by many, but rewarded by few.

48 Ovid.

Pluris opes nunc sunt, quam prisci temporis annis.

Riches are now adayes more admired than for∣merly they were.

49 Col.

Plur ima discenti semper sapientia crescit.

The more we learn, the more wise we grow.

50 Cato.

Plus aliis de te, quam tu tibi credere noli.

Do not believe what others say of you, Except in your own breast you find it true.

51 Ovid.

Plus valet humanis viribus ira Dei.

Gods Anger exceeds all mans strength.

52 Cato.

Plus vigila, semper ne somno deditus esto.

See that thy self thou watchfull keep, And be not given to sottish sleep.

53 Hor.

— Populus me sibilat, at mihi plaudo Ipse domi, simulac nummos contemplor in arcâ.

The Miser saith, When e're I walk abroad, The people hiss me, but I do applaud, And hugg my self at home, when I behold My chests brim-full with Silver and with Gold

54

— Poenam culpa secunda ferat.

The second fault will not be passed by.

55 Mant.

Post obitum benefacta manent, aeterna{que} virtus Non metuit Stygiis ne rapiatur aquis.

Good deeds and vertue never dye, But doe survive and Death desie.

56 Juv.

Praestabat castas humilis fortuna Latinas Quondam, nec vitiis contingi parva sinebat Tecta labor, somni{que} breves. —

A mean Estate and mod'rate sleep, Did chaste the Roman Women keep; These things of old, and labour hard Vice out of their small houses barr'd.

57 Juv.

Prima peregrinos obscoena pecunia mores Intulit, & turpi fregerunt saecula luxu Divitiae molles.—

Money that bawd did first bring in Strange Fashions and all kind of sin: To wealth we may it much impute, That th'age is grown so dissolute.

58

Principibus placuisse viris haud ultima laus est.

Let him that hath the length o'th' Princes foot, Enjoy his favour, yea and praise to boor.

59 Mart.

Principis est virtus maxima nisse suos.

It is great vertue in a Prince to know his People.

60

Pingue solum lassat, sed juvat ipse labor.

Labour employ'd on a fat soil Delighteth, though there's greater toil.

61 Ovid.

Principis obsta, sero medicina paratur Cùm mala per longas invaluere moras.

Stop growing Evils while they're in their Spring; When they've got head, too late you med'eines bring.

62

Praesemem{que} refert quaelibet herba Deum.

Ev'n every herb shews the power of God.

63 Juv.

— Probitas laudatur & alget.

Honesty is praised, but little practised or rewarded.

64

Pro captu Lectoris habent sua fata libelli.

Books have their Fates according to the capacity and apprehension of the Reader.

65 Claud.

Pro telo geritur quicquid suggesserit ira.

Anger will make a weapon of any thing.

66

Praevisum est levius quod fuit ante malum.

Evils foreseen, afflict the less when they come.

67 Hor.

Prodigus & stultus donat quae spernit & odit.

Both Prodigals and Fools are liberall Of what they hate, or value not at all.

68 Juv.

Prodiga non sentit pereúntem foemina censum.

Prodigal Women oft-times spend too fast, Ne're minding how their husbands stock does wast.

69 Ovid.

Promissis dives quilibet esse potest.

Any one may be rich in promises.

70 Ovid.

Pro vitio virtus crimina saepe tulit.

Vertue hath too often been mistaken for vice.

71

Plus ratio quam vis caeca valere solet.

Reason is wont to prevail more than blind force.

72 Hor.

Projicit ampullas & sesquipedalia verba.

He casts away long, lofty, and arrogant words.

73

Proq, suâ causi quisque disertus erit.

Every one may best be eloquent in his own cause.

74 Juv.

Protinus ante meum quicquid dolet exue limen.

Look when thou dost approach near to my door, Thou lay aside what grieved thee before.

75 Cato.

Proximus ille Deo qui scit ratione tacere.

He is a truly wise man that knows when to keep silence, and when to speak.

76

Prospera non inslent animum, nec aspera frangam.

Let not Prosperity pusse thee up, nor Adversity dismay thee.

77 Ovid.

Proximus à tectis ignis defenditur aegrè.

Flames hardly are kept off, when they On the next neighbours house do prey.

78 Hor.

Prudens futuri temporis exitum Caliginos•• nocte premit Deus; Ridet{que} si mortalis ultra Fas trepidat.

God is most wise in hiding from Man's knowledge that which is to come: Therefore he smileth as it were, To see mans needless foolish fear.

79 Sen.

Pulchrum eminere est inter illustres viros, Consulere patriae, parcere afflictis.

'Tis brave to excell amongst worthy men, to con∣sult for our Countreys good, and to help the afflicted.

80

Pulchra est concordia cordis & oris.

Tis sine to have the tongue and heart agree.

Q.

1 Cato.

Quà flumen placidum est, forsan latet altiùs unda.

There deepest is the brook, Where it doth smoothest look.

2 Id.

Quae culpare soles, ea tu ne feceris ipse.

Be not guilty of the same, For which you do others blame.

3 Auso.

Quae dos matronae pulcherrima? vita pudica.

What's the best portion of a Wife? 'Tis wisely answer'd, A chaste Life.

4 Id.

Quae casta est? de quâ mentiri fama veretur.

Who's chaste? 'tis she whose innocence most clea That lying Gossip Fame to stain doth fear.

5 Ovid.

Quaelibet extinctos injuria suscitat ignes.

Fresh Injuries revive again, Old grudges that had dormant lay'n.

6 Id.

Quaelibet iratis ipse dat arma dolor.

A man that in a Passion is, and vext, Takes for a weapon whatso'ere lies next.

7

Quae virtus, & quanta bonis est vivere parvo?

It is a great vertue to be able to live contentedly on a little.

8 Id.

Quaerit aquas in aquis, & poma fugacia captat Tantalus; hoc illi garrula lingua dedit.

In water Tantalus is dry, And snaps at Apples hanging by, But all in vain; this was his fate, Because his tongue was given to prate.

9 Cato.

Quae nocitura tenes, quamvis sint chara relinque.

Leave what may be hurtfull, though never so de∣lightfull.

10 Sen.

Quae laboriosa juventuti studia, haec sunt Jucunda senectuti otia.

What costs us pain in Youth, will yield us plea∣sure in Old Age.

11 Hor.

Quae laedunt oculos, sestinas demere: siquid Est animum, differs curandi tempus in annum.

If but a more offend your eye, You'l quickly seek a remedy: If ought do ail your Soul or Mind, A twelve-month hence the Cure's design'd,

12 Man.

Quaenam summa bona? mens quae sibi conscia recti.

A good Conscience is man's chiefest good.

13 Ovid.

Quae nimis apparent retia vitat avis.

Ev'n birds have wit not to come near The nets that plainly do appear.

14 Ovid.

Quaeritur Aegisthus quare sit factus adulter? In promptu causa est, desidiosus erat.

You ask me how Aegisthus came With such adult'rous lust to flame; This for the cause assign I may, To slothfulness he did give way.

15 Hor.

Qualem commendes etiam at{que} etiam aspice, ne mox Incutiant aliena tibi peccata pudorem.

At first sight ne're commend a man, lest thou Hereafter blush for him thou praisest now.

16 Juv.

Quales ex humili magna ad fastigia rerum Evexit, quoties voluit fortuna jocari?

Men rise to honours from the meanest birth As oft as fortune is dispos'd to mirth.

17 Ovid.

Quàm cito (me miserum) laxantur corpora rugis, Et perit in nitido qui fuit ore color!

'Tis sad to think, that in so small a space To wrinkles youthful smoothness should give place, And lively colours fade i'th' fairest face.

18 Id.

Quàm malè inaequales veniunt ad aratra juvenci, Tam premitur magno conjuge nupta minor.

We count unequal Heifers in the yoke Unsightly, just so 'tis with marryed folk.

19 Prop.

Quam facilè irati verbo mutantur amantes!

A lovers mind with anger stirr'd, May yet be chang'd by one small word.

20 Juv.

Quantum quis{que} suà nummorum servat in arcà Tantum habet & fidei. —

According to the wealth you do possess, So also is your credit more or less.

21 Hor.

Quantò quis{que} sibi plura negaverit, A Diis plura feret.

The more you do your self deny, The more expect from God most high.

24 Id.

— Quando{que} bonus dormitat Homerus.

The wisest man in the world may be sometimes overseen.

25 Juv.

— Quantò felicior hic, qui Nil cuperet, quàm qui totum sibi posceret orbem!

How much more happy is he who desires Nothing, than he that to th' whole world aspires!

26 Cl.

Quem ratio, non ira movet, Diis proximus ille est.

If any man is near to God above, 'Tis he whom Reason and not Rage doth move.

27 Hor.

Quem res plus nimio delectavere secundae Mutatae quatiunt. —

Hee'l in Adversity despond Who of his wealth is over-fond.

28 Ovid.

Quem non mille serae, quem non Stheneleius hostis, Non potuit Juno vincere, vicit amor.

Whom nor wild beasts, nor enemies great Could conquer, him doth Love defeat.

29 Luc.

Quem{que} suae rapiunt scelerara in praelia causae.

A mans own Interest doth thrust Him upon heats. and warrs unjust.

30 Sen.

Quemcun{que} miserum videris, hominem scias, Quemcun{que} fortem videris, miserum neges.

Any in misery do you see, Hence you may know them men to be: Whom you do see still valiant, Them miserable call you can't.

31 Hor.

— Qui non moder abitur irae Infectum volet èsse, dolor quod suaserit & mens.

Passion let loose too oft puts men upon Doing what in cold blood they'l wish undone.

32 Id.

— Qui pauperiem veritus, potiore metallis Libertate caret, dominum vehet improbus, at{que} Serviet aeternum.

He that through fear of Poverty hath sold His Liberty, which better is than Gold, A proud imperious Lord shall alwayes have To carry, and shall ever be a slave.

33 Id.

Qui metuens vivit, liber mihi non erit unquam.

He is not to be accounted free, that alwayes lives in fear.

34

Qui jacet in terra, non habet unde cadat.

He that lyes upon the ground cannot fall lower.

35 Hor.

Qui ne tuberibus propriis offendat amicum, Postulat; ignoscat verrucis illius: aequum est Peccatis veniam poscenit reddere tursus.

He that desires his Wens should not offend His Friend, must wink at th' pimples of his Friend. He that would have his faults forgiven, must Give pardon, if he take it, 'tis but just.

36 Sen.

— Qui genus jactat suum, Aliena laudat.

He that doth glory much in what was done By's Ancestors, doth praise what's not his own.

37

Qui volucrem nutrit, pro munere stercus habebit.

They that bring up Birds shall have the dung for their re∣ward.

38 Hor.

Qui cupit, aut metuit, juvat illuni sic domus, aut res, Ʋt lippum pictae tabulae, fomenta podagram.

Wealth him that craves & fears so satisfies, As curious Pictures doe the bleared eyes, Or Pultises the Gout, (which though they may Give present ease, take not the Cause away.)

39

— Qui amant, ipsi sibi somni singunt.

Those that are in love dream strange fancies.

40 Sen.

Qui statuit aliquid, parte inauditâ alterâ; Aequam licet statuerit, haud aequus erit.

Such as give Sentence or award Before they have both parties heard; Though they should hit what's right, yet must Such Judges needs be call'd unjust.

41 Sen.

Qui non vetat peccare, cum possit, jubet.

He doth command sin who doth not gainsay, Or hinder men from sinning, when he may.

42

Qui majora dabit munera victor erit.

He that gives the greatest gifts, shall be sure to carry the day.

43 Sen.

Qui vult amari, languidâ regnet manu.

He must not be strict in Government that would have the Peoples love.

44 Cl.

Qui terret, plus ille timet; sors ista tyrannis Convenit.—

None live in so great Fear as Tyrants; who Doe others terrifie: 'tis fitly so.

45 Boc.

Qui se volet esse potentem, Animos domet ille feroces; Nec victa libidine colla Foedis submittat habenis.

Let him, that would his valour shew, His own affections subdue: And let him scorn a slave to be, Under lusts filthy tyranny.

46 Sen.

Qui sceptra duro saevus imperio regit, Timet timentes, metus in authorem redit.

Who strains the pins of Government too high, Does fear them who do fear his cruelty.

47 M.

Qui fingit sacros auro vel marmore vultus, Non facit ille Deos; qui rogat, ille facit.

The man that doth an image frame, In Marble, or in Gold, the same Makes not an Idol; 'tis he who Unto it prayes, that makes it so.

48 Ovid.

Qui monet ut facias qued jam facis, ille monendo Laudat, & hortaiu comprobat acta suo.

If any doth exhort thee to That which thou dost already doe, By that exhorting he doth praise, And well approve of those thy wayes.

49 Ovid.

Qui non est hodiè, cras minùs aptus erit.

He that's not fit to day, will be much less fit to morrow.

50 Mant.

Qui satur est, pleno laudat jejunia ventre.

How good it is to fast, some men can tell Finely, but 'tis when they have dined well.

51 Ovid

Quique aliis cavit, non cavet ipse sibi.

Some are wife for others, but fools for themselves.

52 Ovid.

Qui semel est laesus fallaci piscis ab hamo, Omnibus unca cibis aera subesse putat.

A Fish once by the angler struck, In every worm suspects a hook.

53 Sen.

Qui nil potest sperare, desperet nihil.

He that can hope for nothing, yet should not de∣spair of any thing.

54 Cato.

Qui metuit mortem, quod vivit perdit id ipsum.

He that is afraid of Death, loseth the very comfort of his Life.

55

Qui benè fecerunt, illi sua facta sequentur: Qui malè fecerunt, facta sequentur eos.

Good men shall follow their good works, Evil men, their evil works shall follow them.

56 Cato.

Qui simulat verbis nec corde est fidus amicus.

He that dissembles in words, is no faithfull friend at heart.

57 Juv.

Qui Curios simulant & Bacchanalia vivunt.

Hypocrites that make a shew of great honesty and continency, but live riotously.

58 En.

Quaeris & in scyrpo (soliti quod dicere) nodum.

You are too curious in raising doubts and scruples where there is no need.

59 Tib.

Qui sapit in tacito gaudeat ille sinu.

A truly wise man hath the soundest and most in∣ward Joy.

60

Quae fugiamus habet non omnia grandior aetas.

Old age hath some things in it which are de∣sireable.

61 Virg.

Quicquidid est timeo Danaos & dona ferentes.

A professed Enemies gifts and seeming kindnesses are to be suspected and feared.

62

Quem tibi divitiae peperere est falsus amicus.

He is no trusty Friend or sure, Whom Riches onely did procure.

63 Hor.

Quicquid delirant Reges, plectuntur Achivi.

Kings doe amiss, and the poor people oftentimes smart for it.

64 Virg.

Qüicquid erit superanda omnis fortuna ferendo est.

All Afflictions are to be overcome by a patient bearing of them.

65 Hor.

Quicquid agis prudenter agas, & respice finem.

Do wisely what thou dost, and bend Thy mind to look unto thy End.

66 Sta.

Quicquid habet ortus finem timet, ibimus omnes.

What a beginning hath, shall also have An end, we hasten all unto the grave.

67 Hor.

Quicquid sub terrâ est in apricum proferet aetas: Defodiet, condetque nitentia. —

What'ere is hidden time will bring to light, And that will vanish which now shines so bright.

68 Hor.

Quicquid praecipies esto brevis, ut ciso dicta Percipiant animi dociles, teneantque fideles.

Be brief in thy Commands, that so The docile minds may quickly know Thy Precepts, and more faithfully Retain them in their memory.

69 Boet.

Quicunque solam mente praecipiti petit, Summam{que} credit gloriam, Late patentes aetheris cernat plagas Arctum{que} terrarum situm.

Let him, whose mind is violently bent Glory alone for to attain, but view The lofty Heaven's vast and large extent, And what a spot Earth is, compar'd thereto.

70 Juv.

— Quid enim salvis infamia nummis?

Their Chests being full, some matter not Disgrace or Infamy a jot.

71

Qui nunquam titubat vix reperitur equus.

'Tis a good Horse that never stumbles.

72 Hor.

Quid de quoque viro, & cui dicas saepe caveto.

Beware what you speak concerning any man, and to whom you speak it.

73 Juv.

— Quid enim Venus ebria curat?

When Drunkenness is added unto Lust, The horrid'st villanies expect you must.

74 Juv.

Quid? quod adulandi gens prudentissima, laudat Sermonem indocti, faciem deformis amici.

A flatterer the speeches will commend Of his unlearn'd, the face of 's ugly friend.

75

Quid non argento, quid non corrumpitur auro?

What is not corrupted by Silver and Gold?

76 Cato.

Quid tibi divitiae prosunt, si pauper abundas?

If thou hast sufficient, what signifie Riches?

77 Sta.

— Quid crastina volveret aetas, Scire nefas homini. —

We know not what a day may bring forth.

78 Hor.

Quid juvat immensum te argenti pondus & auri Furtim defossi timidum deponere terrâ?

What good in thy vast heap of treasure's found, Which thou by stealth dost bury under ground?

79 Hor.

Quid sit futurum cras fuge quaerere, & Quem fors dierum cun{que} dabit, lucro Appone.

Upon to Morrow reckon not, Then if it comes, 'tis clearly got.

80 Pet.

Quid facient leges ubi sola pecunia regnat?

The force of Laws is small or none, Where Money bears the sway alone.

81 Cla.

Quid mentem traxisse polo, quid profuit altum Erexisse caput? pecudum si more pererras Avia. —

What signifies it that our Souls their birth, From Heaven do derive, or that we may Erect our heads, if like beasts of the Earth We wander wholly out of Wisdoms way.

82 Sen.

Quicquid patimur mortale genus, Quicquid facimus venit ex alto.

Both what we suffer, and what we doe, comes down from on high.

83 Hor.

Quid quisque vitet, nunquam homini satis Cautum est in horas.

There's no man fully knoweth what to shun, So great's the hazard that we hourly run.

84 Mant.

Quid non longa dies, quid non consumitis anni?

What is there that Time doth not consume and destroy?

85 Ovid.

Quid petitur sacris nisi tantùm fama poetis?

What is the Muse-inspired Poets aim, Except to gain himself a deathless Name?

86

Quid faciet sapiens? stultus quoque munere gaudet.

What will the wise doe? Fools we see Well pleas'd and glad at gifts to be.

87 Ovid.

Quid non ingenio voluit natura licere?

What is there that Wit and Ingenuity cannot ac∣complish?

88 Ovid.

Quid magis est durum saxo, quid mollius undâ, Dura tamen molli saxa cavantur aquâ.

What's harder than a Stone? and yet at last Water that's soft will stones consume and wast.

89

— Quidvis nummis praesentibus opta, Et veniet. —

He that hath Money may have any thing.

90 Juv.

Quis tulerit Gracchos de seditione querentes?

Who can endure to hear them complaining of se∣dition or vice, that are most seditions, or vicious?

91 Sil. It.

Quippe nec ira Deûm tantum, nec tela, nec hostes; Quantum sola noces animis illapsa voluptas.

Nor killing darts, nor rage of Man, Nor Heaven's wrath, us injure can So much as sinfull pleasure may, Which slily steals our hearts away.

92 Hor.

Quis scit an adjiciant hodiernae crastina summae Tempora Dii superi?

Who knows if God unto thy life's past score Will please to adde one onely Morning more?

93 Ovid.

Quis labor est autem quam tacuisse minor?

What can be done with greater ease, Than for a man to hold his peace?

94 Mant.

Quis dives? qui nil cupiat. Quis pauper? avarius.

Who's rich? he that's contented with his store. Who's poor? 'tis he that covets still for more.

95

Quis furor est atram bellis accersere mortem? Imminet, & tacito clam venit illa pede.

Men madly call for Death by wars, as though It did not come unsent for sast enough.

96 Sen.

Quis legem dat amantibus? Major lex amor est sibi.

Who can the Minds of Lovers keep in aw By Laws? love is to them a greater Law.

97 Ovid.

Quis matrem, nisi mentis inops, in funere nati Flere vetat? —

VVho but one void of Reason doth forbid A mother to weep for her Child that's dead?

98 Juv.

Quis metus aut pudor est unquam properantis avari?

What fear or shame doth greedy Minds restrain, Who make post haste their Idol-wealth to gain?

99 Id.

Quisnam hominum est, quem tu contentum videris u•••• Flagitio?

Where is the man whom you contented see, VVith the committing of one villany?

100 Hor.

Quisnam igitur liber? sapiens, sibi{que} imperiosus: Quem ne{que} pauperies, ne{que} mors, ne{que} vincula terren.

VVho's he that's free? descrioe to me the m••n. 'Tis he that's truly wise, and rightly can Govern himself; whom neither poverty, Nor Death, nor Prisons ever terrifie.

101 Sen.

Quis nisi mentis inops oblatum respuat aurum?

VVho but a witless person, would Refuse it, when he's offer'd Gold?

102 Sen.

Quisquis medium defugit iter, Stabili nunquam tramite curret.

VVhoe're the middle way doth shun, Ne're in a stable path will run.

103 Petr.

Quisquis habet nummos securâ naviget aurâ.

He that hath Money store may sail VVith a secure and prosp'rous gale.

104 Mart.

Quisquis plus justo non sapit, ille sapit.

There may be ev'n in VVisdom an excess; VVhich he is wise indeed, that can redress.

105 Id.

Quisquis ubique habitat, maxime, unsquam habitat.

He that dwells every where, dwells no where.

106 Sen.

— Quò fortuna altiùs Evexit, at{que} levavit humanas opes; Hoc se magis supprimere foelicem decet.

The more rich and exalted a man is, the more humble and moderate he should be.

107 Virg.

Quò Deus, & quò dura vocat fortuna, sequamur.

Though it be ne're so hard, yet let us goe The way, that God, and our hard lot do shew.

108 Hor.

Quò mihi fortunas, si non conc••ditur uti?

VVhat doe I for vain Riches care, If th'use thereof I must sorbear?

109

Quo pede nunc utar? dubia est sententia nobis.

VVhat I shall doe, or whither I shall betake my self, I am uncertain.

110 Ovid.

Quò plus sunt potae, plus sitiuntur aquae.

The more he drinks, the more thirsty he is.

111

Quo pede coepisti sic benè semper eas.

As you have begun well, so hold on and perse∣vere unto the end.

112 Hor.

Quò semel est imbuta recens servabit odorem Testa diu. —

VVhat seasons vessels first, the tast Thereof they will not lose in hast. Or, VVhat is bred in the bone, will not out of the flesh.

113 Ovid.

Quo quis{que} est major, magìs est placabilis irae, Et faciles motus mens generosa capit.

The greater any is, with greater ease A Person may his kindled wrath appease. A truly generous and noble mind Is commonly to gentleness inclin'd.

114 Id.

Quòque magìs tegitur, tantò magìs aestuat ignis.

The fire, by being kept close, at length VVill get the greater head and strength.

115 Id.

Quò{que} minor spes est, hoc magis ille cupit.

Some, the less hope they have, the more their de∣sires are inslamed.

116 Cato.

Quocun{que} ingrederis, sequitur mors, corpus ut umbra.

Death follows us wherever we goe as the shadow doth the body.

117 Ovid.

Quod caret alternâ requie, durabile non est.

That cannot last long that wants its course of rest.

118

Quod licet ingratum est, quod non licèt acriùs urit.

What's lawfull, many do'nt at all desire, But what's unlawfull, sets their minds on fire.

119 Ovid.

Quod malè fers, assuesce; feres benè.

What irksome is at first, will unto thee, Accustome but thy self to't, pleasant be.

120 Auso.

Quod prudentis opus? cum possit nolle nocere.

What is the property o'th prudent man? He will not evil doe, ev'n when he can.

121 Id.

Quod Stulti proprium? non posse & velle nocere.

How may we know a Fool? 'tis he who's short In pow'r to hurt, but yet his will is for't.

122

Quod procul ab oculis, procul est à limite cordis.

Out of sight, out of mind.

123 Sen.

Quod ratio nequiit, saepe sanavit mora.

Time and delay hath often cured that which Reason could not.

124 Ovid.

Quod refugit multi cupiunt, odere quod instat.

What offer'd is, men do disdain, What from them flyes, they seek with pain.

125 Sen.

Quod quis{que} fecit patitur, authorem scelus Repetit, suo{que} premitur exemplo nocens.

A mans wickedness returns upon his own head.

126 Cato.

Quod donare potes, gratis concede roganti.

What you can give, give freely to him that asks.

127

Quod venit ex facili, faciles segnes{que} tenemus.

Lightly come, lightly goe.

128 Hor.

Quod satis est, cui contingit, nil amplius optet.

Who hath enough of Nature's store, Let him not fondly grasp at more.

129 Cato.

Quod meritò pateris, patienter ferre memento.

Suffer patiently, what you suffer deservedly.

130 It.

Quod justum est facito, vel quod videatur honestum.

Desire what is just, or appears so to be.

131 Ovid.

Quod latet ignotum est, ignoti nulla cupido.

Men desire not what they are ignorant of.

132 Cato.

Quod nimium est fugito, parvo gaudere memento.

Be not desirous of overmuch, but be contented with a little.

133 Sil.

Quod sopor eripuit, credas abscedere vita.

We doe as it were not live the time that we spend in sleep.

134 Sen.

Quod fuit durum pati, meminisse dulce est.

What is grievous to be born, is afterward sweet to remember.

135 Cato.

Quod lautum est animo complectere, sed fuge lites.

Be merry, but not quarrelsome.

136 Virg.

Quondam etiam victis redit in praecordia virtus.

Even the conquered sometimes retrieve their courage.

R.

1 Juv.

Rara avis in terris nigro{que} simillima cygno, Vir probus. —

A Swan if black would wonder in men raise, Just so an honest man in these our dayes.

2 Cato.

Rara fides hominum est quia multi multa loquuntur.

Men know not what to believe, because of the di∣versity of Reports.

3 Juv.

— Rara est concordia formae At{que} pudicitiae. —

Much Beauty and unspotted Chastity seldom agree together.

4

— Rara est concordia fratrum.

Brothers often fall out.

5 Stat.

Rara dari, raris{que} solet contingere virtus.

They 're every where but rare, That truly vettuous are.

6

— Rara in tenui facundia panno.

Eloquence is seldom found in a thread-bare coat.

7 Juv.

— Rarus venit in Coenacula miles.

Souldiers and Officers seldom trouble poor mens lodgings.

8 Juv.

Rari quippe boni, vix sunt numero totidem, quot Thebarum portae, vel divitis ostia Nili.

Good men are but scarce, and their number very small.

9 Hor.

Raro antecedentem scelestum Deseruit pede poena claudo.

Though Punishment a while some halts doth make, It will at last the wicked overtake.

10 Cato.

Rebus in adversis animum submittere noli.

Let not thy heart despond in the time of Adver∣sity.

11 Mart.

Rebus in angustis facile est contemnere vitam: Fortiter ille facit, qui miser esse potest.

In deep distress one's life to slight, Affords no proof of Noble might: He truly valiant is, who knowes How to bear up 'gainst Fortunes blowes.

12 Cato.

Rebus & in censu si non est, quod fuit antè; Fac vivas contentus eo, quod tempora praebent.

If thine Estate be not as 'twas before; Be sure thou live content with present store.

13 Hor.

Rebus angustis animosus at{que} Fortis appare; sapienter idem Contrahes vento nimiùm secundo Turgida vela.

Let thus brave courage appear in Adversity, And thy wise moderation in prosperity.

14 Hor.

Rectiùs vives, Licini, ne{que} altum Semper urgendo: ne{que} dum procellas Cautus horrescis, nimiùm praemendo Littus iniquum.

My friend, if thou thy course would'st safely stear, Let not thy Ship still plough the swelling deep; Nor yet, because thou do'st foul weather fear, Suffer it alwayes neer the shore to creep.

15 Ovid.

Rebus in adversis vera probanda fides.

True Faithfulness is tried in Adversity.

16 Hor.

Reddere personae scit convenientia cui{que}

He knowes how to give every person his due.

17 Hor.

Reddere qui voces jam scit puer, & pede certo Signat humum, paribus gestit colludere, & iram Colligit ac ponit temere, mutatur in horas.

The Child that now knows how his words to say, And can tread firm, longs with like lads to play; Soon angry, and soon pleas'd, is sweet, or sour, He knows not why, and changeth every hour.

18

Rebus in adversis patientia vera probatur.

Presling Adversity True patience doth trye.

19 Ovid.

Regia, crede mibi, res est succurrere lapsis.

It is a Princely thing to succour those that are in affliction.

20 Cla.

Regis ad exemplum totus compoinitur orbis.

The People follow the example of their Prince.

21 Cato.

— Recte fecisse bonis in parte lucrorum.

We lose nothing by shewing kindness to good men.

22 Hor.

Reges in ipsos imperium est Jovis.

God rules over Kings themselves.

23

— Regi fraenis nequit Et ira, & hostis fervens & victoria.

These things can hardly curb'd or govern'd be, Passion, a foe incens'd, and victory.

24 Sen.

Regem non faciunt opes, Non vestis Tyriae color, Non frontis nota regiae, Non auro nitidae trabes.

They are not gawdy riches that Do make a King, nor Princely State, Nor Purple, nor gilt Palaces, There must be somewhat more than these.

25 Id.

Rex est qui posuit metus, Et diri mala pectoris; Quem non ambitio impotens, Et nunquam stabilis favor Vulgi praecipitis movet.

A King is he, who layes aside Both sorry fears, and devilish pride, Whom no Ambition can deprave Nor vulgar breath e're make a slave.

26 Cato.

Rem tibi promissam certo promittere noli.

Do not promise another what hath been onely promised thee.

27 Ovid.

Res est soliciti plena timoris amor.

Love is a thing full of solicitous care.

28 Sen.

Res est forma fugax, quis sapiens bono Confidit fragili?

Beauty soon flies away; who wou'd That's wise, trust to so frail a good?

29 Juv.

— Res nulla minoris Constabit patri quam filius.

Nothing shall cost many Parents less than their Children.

30 Man.

Res est consiliis secura fidelibus uti.

It is a safe thing to make use of faithful counsel.

31 Ma.

Res malè tuta viros linguâ irritare protervâ.

It is no safe thing to provoke men by sawey lan∣guage.

32 Cato.

Res age quae prosunt, rursus vitare memento In quibus error inest, nec spes est certa laboris.

Mind things which profit, and again eschew Such as have errors whence no good ensue.

33

Rem pateris modicam, & mediocri bile ferendam. Si flectas oculos majora ad crimina. —

We may well bear afflictions patiently, when we consider that our sins are greater than our afflictions.

34 Hor.

Ridetur chordâ qui semper oberrat eadem.

The blind Harper makes slender Musick, that al∣wayes playes upon one string.

35

Rex solum aut vates non quovis nascitur anno.

Kings and Prophers are not born every year.

36 Hor.

— Ridentem dicere verum Quid vetat? —

For to blurt our a Truth ha's never been (In way of merriment) esteem'd a sin.

37

Religionis enim fonstimor, amnis amor.

Religion begins by Fear, but proceeds by Love.

38 Hor.

Ridentur mala qui componunt carmina: verum Gaudent scribentes, & se venerantur, & ultro Si taceas laudant quicquid scripsere beati.

Verses indeed, if bad, there's nothing worse, Nor more ridiculous; yet some Fools of course Love to be scribling, and themselves extoll, For that, at which all others laugh and droll.

39 Juv.

— Rides? majore cachinno Concutitur: flet, si lachrymas conspexit amici, Nec dolet: igniculum brumae si tempore poscas, Accipit endromidem: si dixeris aestuo, sudat.

Smile you? a louder laughter shakes him: weep? He his friend company, in tears, will keep, But grieves not; if you say, the winter's cold, And call for fire, he'l in a rug be roll'd; Cry but 'tis hot, he sweats; the Parasite Dissembles thus, and playes the hypocrite.

40 Man.

Ridet amicitias, curat sua commoda tantum.

He laughs at Friendship, and regards onely his own advantage.

41 Juv.

Ridebat curas nec non & gaudia vulgi Democritus. —

Laughter Democritus could not restrain, To see mens foolish cares, and joyes more vain.

42 Mar.

Rode, caper, vites; tamen hic cum stabis ad aras In tua quod fundi cornua possit, erit.

Thou carp'st at others, Zoilus, have a care, If thou abroad appear'st, thee they'l not spare.

43 Hor.

Romae Tybur amo, ventosus Tybure Romam.

When I'me at Rome, I'de fain at Tybur be; And when at Tybur, Rome I long to see.

44

Roma dìu titubans, variis erroribus acta, Corruet, & mundi desinet esse caput.

Rome, reeling long with sundry Errors press'd, Down tumble shall and let the world have rest.

45 Ovid.

Rumor, ut est velox, agitatis pervolat alis.

Reports flee up and down apace.

46 Man.

Rumores fuge, ne incipias novus author haberi.

Delight not in reports, lest thou come to be ac∣counted a raiser of them.

47

Rumor rumores, errores parturit error.

One report and mistake often-times brings forth another.

48

Rumpitur innumeris arbos uberrima pomis, Et subito nimiae praecipitantur opes.

As too much fruit the boughs has often broke, So wealth excessive does the Owners choke.

49 Hor.

Rure ego viventem, tu dicis in urbe beatum.

Mens Minds are very various; I preferre The Countrey, thou the Town as happler.

50

Rustica paulatim taurus aratra subit.

By little and little the Bull is broke, And comes to buckle to the yoke.

51 Man.

Rustica gens semper genus indomabile, semper Irrequietum animal, gaudet sudore.

Rusticks are a sort of People untractable, and rest∣less, delighting in toyling.

52

Rursus amor Patriae ratione potentior omni.

The love of one's Countrey, is of great force.

S.

1

Saepe etiam est Olitor valde opportuna locutus.

A mean person may sometimes speak to the purpose.

2 Sen.

Saepe in Magistrum scelera redierunt sua.

A mans wickedness often-times returns upon his own head.

3 Ovid.

Saepe simultates ira morata facit.

Anger ablding too long, oft-times begets hatred.

4

Saepe loquax verbis proditur ipse suis.

A Babler oft betrayes, Himself, by what he sayes.

5

Saepe patris mores imitatur silius insans

The Infant Son doth often shew His Fathers Face, and Manners too.

6 Ovid.

Saepe perit ventis obruta cymba suis.

A Vessel often-times doth by Her own winds perish utterly.

7 Tib.

Saepe solent auro multa subesse mala.

From Gold, though ne're so glorious in mens eyes, Innumerable Evils do arise.

8

Saepe sub attritâ latitat sapientia veste.

Under a thread-bare Coat we find Sometimes a wise and piercing mind.

9 Ovid.

Saepe tacens vocem verba{que} vultus habet.

Though a man holds his peace, yet his very coun∣tenance sometimes has a kind of voice in it.

10 Ovid.

Saepe tacens odii semina vultus habet.

A silent Countenance hath oft-times in it the seeds of hatred.

11 Text.

Saepius incautae nocuit victoria turbae.

Conquest it self hath sometimes harm'd Those who with care have not been arm'd.

12 Text.

— Saevit toto Mars impius orbe.

Blood-thirsty Mara in this our Age, Vents every where his deadly rage.

13 Juv.

— Saevis inter se convenit ursis.

Even the savage Bears agree Amongst themselves; and shall not we?

14 Ovid.

Saevum praelustri fulmen ab arce venit.

The neerer the Court, the neerer danger.

15 Virg.

Saevus amor docuit natorum sanguine matrem Commaculare manus.

Where lustfull Love prevails, even Mothers will Their own poor Childrens blood not stick to spill.

16 Ovid.

Scilicet est cupidus studiorum quisque suorum.

Every one is desirous of his own studies.

17 Pers.

Scilicet ingenium, & rerum prudentia velox, Ante pilos venit. —

Young men do dream of store of Wisdom, when Their smoother chins do scarce declare them men.

18 Ovid.

Scilicet ingenium placidâ mollitur ab arte.

Mens dispositions are made more gentle by the in∣genuous Arts.

19 Prop.

Scilicet insano nemo in amore videt,

Love is blind.

20 Ovid.

Scilicet in vulgus manant exempla regentûm.

The Example of Rulers has a great influence on the common people.

21 Ovid.

Scilicet ut fulvum spectatur in ignibus aurum, Tempore sic duro est inspicienda fides.

As Gold is try'd in the fire, so is the faithfulness of a friend in Adversity.

22 Ovid.

— Scilicet ultima semper Expectanda dies homini est, dici{que} beatus Aute obitum nemo suprema{que} funera debet.

Death must be look'd for still, there's none that can Till that time come, be term'd a happy man.

Juv.

(23) Scilicet expectas, ut tradat mater honestos Aut alios mores, quam quos habet? —

Do you expect a Mother shou'd Be like to make her daughter good, When she her self was never so? How can she, what she has not, shew?

23 Hor.

Scilicet uxorem cum dote, fidem{que} & amicos, Et genus, & formam, regina Pecunia donat.

This mighty Monarch Money, to us sends Fair Wives, great Portions, Reputation, Friends, This makes us Noble, though our Birth be base, And gives our Persons comeliness and grace.

24 Virg.

Scinditur incertum studia in contraria vulgus.

The Common people are of different minds.

25 Hor.

— Saepe Diespiter Neglectus incesto add••••••t integrum.

Oft God neglected, makes the just To smart with those are stain'd with lust.

26 Hor.

— Sapiens uno minor est Jove; dives, Liber, honoratus, pulcher; Rex denique Regum.

A truly wise man is to none Inferiour, but to God alone, Rich, free, fair, noble, every thing, He's somewhat greater than a King.

27 Hor.

Scandit aeratas vitiosa naves Cura: nec turmas equitum relinquit, Ocyor cervis, & agente nimbos Ocyor Euro.

Take horse, rude care will ride behind; Embarque, into thy Ship she crowds: Fleeter than Staggs, and the East-wind Chacing the Clouds.

28 Hor.

Scire volam quantum simplex hilarisque nepoti. Discrepet, & quantum discordet parcus avaro.

I would fain know the difference between the cheerfull liberal Man, and the Prodigal; between the thrifty saving Man, and the Covetous.

29 Cato.

Scire aliquid laus est, pudor est nil discere velle.

Knowledge is commendable, 'tis a shame not to be willing to learn.

30 Pet.

Scire tuum nihil est, nisi te scire hoc sciat alter.

What you know signifies but little, unless it ap∣pears to others that you know it.

31 Juv.

Scire volunt secreta domus, at{que} inde timeri.

Some would know others secrets, and from thence keep them in fear.

32 Hor.

Scribendi rectè sapere est, & principiunt & sons.

Wisdom is the Principle and Spring of writing well.

33 Hor.

Scribimus indocti, doctique poemata passim.

Both learned and unlearned men do take Upon them every where Poems to make.

34 Virg.

Scrutamur rimas, evertimus omne profundum Quaeritur argentisemen, nunc durea vena.

No Chink's unsought, no deep unturn'd remains, To find the Golden and the Silver Veins.

35 Virg.

Sed fugit interea, fugit irreparabile tempus.

From fleeing there is none can Time restrain, It flies away, never to come again.

36 Ovid.

Sed samae invigilare decet, quis nisset Nomerum Ilias aeternum si latuisset opus?

We may seek Fame; who had known Homers Name, Had not the Iliads declar'd the same?

37 Juv.

— Sed quid violentius aure Tyranni?

What is more violent than a Tyrants car?

38 Hor.

Sed tamen amoto quaeramus seria ludo.

Let us leave trifling, and be serious.

39 Juv.

Sed laudat siliquae occultus ganeo•• pulses Coram aliis dictat puero, sed in aure placentas.

Some men that close and secret Gluttons are, Will notwithstanding praise an homely fare; And bid their Servants fetch, if others hear, Brown loaves, but whisper Junkets in their car.

40 Juv.

Sed plures nimiâ congesta pecunia curâ Strangulat. —

Money layd up with too much care, Does unto many prove a snare.

41 Ovid.

Sed tamen apparet dissimulatus amor,

Love can't be hid.

42 Ovid.

Sed propera, nec re venturas differ in horas.

Make haste, and don't give way to negligent delay.

43

Sed non permittit locupletem ópulentìa rerum Carpere tranquillâ securam nocte quietem.

Wealth does its owner often keep Waking, when he should take his sleep.

44 Juv.

— Sed nulla aconita bibuntur Fictilibus, tune illa time, cum pocula sumas, Gemmata. —

In vessels that of Earth are made, No Poyson's drunk, then be afraid Of poyson, when there's in thy hands A Cup beset with Diamonds.

45 Ovid.

Sed mora tuta brevis, lentescunt tempore curae.

There's safety sometimes in a short delay, Cares that most grievous are, in time decay.

46 Luc.

Sed non implevit cupientes omnia mentes Quicquid fodit Iber, quicquid Tagus extulit auri.

All the Gold in the world cannot satisfie a cove∣tous mind.

47 Hor.

Sed tacitus pasci si posset corvus, haberet Plus dapis, & rixae multo minus, invidiaeque.

The Crow had fared better, if he had not cryed roast-meat.

48 Hor.

Segnius irritant animos demissa per aures, Quam quae sunt oculis subjecta fidelibus. —

That makes not such Impression which comes in By th'ears, as what by th'saithful eyes is seen.

49 Juv.

— Semita certê Tranquillae per virturem pater unica vitae.

Vertue is the only way to a peaceable and quiet life.

50 Hor.

Semper avarus eget, certum voto pete finem.

The cov'tous alwayes want, do thou intend In thy desires some certain fixed end.

51 Prop.

Semel emissum volat irrevocabile verbum.

A word once out of the mouth cannot be re∣called.

52 Ovid.

Semper enim vacuus currit ab urbe Cliens.

The Client alwayes runs from the City with an empty Purse.

53

Semper inoblitâ repetam tua munera mente.

I will alwayes remember your kindnesses.

54 Ovid.

Seriùs aut citiùs sedem proper amus ad unam.

Sooner or later we must all die.

55 Cato.

Sermo hominum mores, & celat, & indicat idem.

Speech doth conceal, Speech also doth declare What a Man's temper and his manners are.

56 Cato.

Sermo datur cunctis, animi sapientia paucis.

To all men Nature Speech hath given, Few are with wisdom bless'd from Heaven.

57 Ovid.

Serò clypeum post vulnera sumis.

When the Steed is stollen, 'tis too late to shut the Stable door.

58 Sen.

Serum est cavendi tempus in medíís malis.

In the midst of evils, 'tis too late to take beed.

59 Sen.

Sequitur superbos ultor à tergo Deus.

God resisteth the proud.

60 Auson

Si benè quid facias, facias cito, nam cito factum Gratum erit: ingratum gratia tarda facit.

If that thou dost a kindness show, Do't quickly; 'twill the better take, And more oblige; a kindness slow The person do's unthankfull make.

61

Si Christum bene scis, satis est, si caetera nescis; Si Christum nescis, nihil est, si caetera discis.

If you know Christ well, it is no matter though you are ignorant of many other things: If you are ignorant of Christ, other knowledge will avall but little.

62 Ovid.

Sic ne perdiderit, non cessat perdere lusor.

Gamesters goe on to loose in play Lest they should loosers goe away.

63

Sic plerique sinunt, veros elabier hostes Et quos nulla gravat noxia, dente petunt.

True enemies men suffer to goe free, And them they prosecute that harmless be.

64 Juv.

Sic volo, sic jubeo, sit pro ratione voluntas.

Thus I do will, thus I command, My will shall for a reason stand.

65 Juv.

Si damnosa senem Juvat alea, ludit & haeres.

When the old man is given to game, His Son's addicted to the same.

66 Juv.

Si fortuna volet fies de Rhetore Consul, Si volet haec eadem fies de Consule Rhetor.

If Fortune will, poor Rhetoriclan, she Can raise thee, and thou shalt a Consul be; And from a Consul, if she will, she can Make thee again a Rhetorician.

67 Ovid.

Si modo non census nec clarum nomen avorum, Sed probitas magnos ingenium{que} facit.

It is not wealth, and an high pedigree That makes men great, but wit and honesty.

68 Mant.

Simplicibus praesens Deus est, offenditur astu.

God loveth plain and single hearts, But hateth crast and guile full Arts.

69 Hor.

Sincerum est nisi vas, quodcun{que} infundis, acescit.

A vessel when not right, will soure, Whatever you into it pour.

70 Hor.

Si ventri bene, si lateri est, pedibus{que} tuis, nil Divitiae poterunt regales addere majus.

If thou hast got good diet, and warm cloaths, The Kings Estate can't give thee more than those.

71 Hor.

Si pranderet olus patienter, regibus uti Nollet Aristippus, si sciret regibus uti, Fastidiret olus, qui me notat.

Diogenes said, that Aristippus would Refuse the fare of Princes, if he could Dine patiently on Sallads; He again Said that the Cynick would his herbs disdain, Did he but know the way to gratifie And humour Kings, and by them feasted be.

72 Hor.

Si tibi nulla sitim sintret copia lymphae, Narrares Medicis: quod quanto plura parâsti, Tantò plura cupis, nulline faterier audes?

If such a thirst were your disease, As all you drink could not appease, You'd tell the Doctor on't: yet when The more your wealth comes flowing in, The more you covet still for gain, Of this disease won't you complain?

73 Hor.

— Si vis me flere, dolendum est. Primum ipsi tíbi, tunc tua me infortunia laedent.

If thou wouldst have me weep, be thou first drown'd Thy self in tears, then me thy griefs will wound.

74

Si lubeat servare procul quoque Numina possùnt.

If God please, he can save afar off as well as neer.

75 Claud.

Si metuis, si prava cupis, si duceris irâ, Servitii patiere jugum, tolerabis iniquas Interius leges. —

Fear, ill desires, and passion, these three Subject men to the vilest slavery.

77 Mant.

Saepe latet molit coluber subgraminis umbrâ.

Oft-times a Snake lies hid under the greenest Grass.

78 Hor.

— Si quid novisti rectius istis, Candidus imperti; si non, his utere mecum.

If you know ought that better is Than what I offer, be so kind As to impart, if not, let this Of mine fair entertainment find.

79 Ovid.

Si mihi difficilis formam natura negavit, Ingenio formae damna rependo meae.

Am I without external Beauty born? My want of Beauty, I'le with VVit adorn.

80 Odo.

Si proceres peccant, si peccavere parentes; Exemplo & sceleri poena paranda duplex.

If great men, and if Parents swerve, Double punishment they deserve, Because they sin, and also doe To others bad Examples shew.

81 Juv.

Si Natura negat, sacit indignatio versum.

If Nature verses won't endite, Me indignation shall excite.

82 Ovid.

Si quoties peccant homines, sua fulmina mittat Jupiter, exiguo tempore inermis erit.

If full as oft as men offend, Thunder-bolts should upon them light; God quickly would want bolts to send, [Or rather have no man to smite.]

83 Virg.

Si genus humanum & mortalia temnitis arma, At sperate Deum memorem fandi atque nefandi.

Though man with all his pow'r you don't regard; Yet know there is a God that will reward.

84

Siqua venit serò, magna ruina venit.

Punishment, the longer 'tis before it comes, the more heavy 'tis when it comes.

85 Cato.

Si potes, ignotis etiam prodesse memento.

If you can, doe good even to strangers.

86 Cato.

Sit tibi praecipuè, quod primum est, cura salutis.

Have an especial care of your health.

87 Mart.

Sint Maecenates, non deerunt, Flacce, Marones.

Let there be encouraging Patrons, and there will not want learned men.

88 Ovid.

Sit piger ad poenas princeps, ad praemia velox.

A Prince should be slow to punish, and swift to reward.

89

Sit tibi praecipuae cordis custodia curae.

Keep your Heart with an especial care.

90 Ovid.

Sollicitae mentes speque metuque pavent.

Sollicitous minds are perplex'd between Fear and Hope.

91

Sollicitumque aliquid laetis intervenit—

Some sorrow is mixt with the greatest joy.

92 Ovid.

Solamen miseris socios habuisse doloris.

'Tis some comfort to have company in sorrow.

93 Sil. It.

Solvitur omne decus letho, niveos{que} per artus It Stygius color.—

Death spoyls the freshest beauty, and soon can Make the pure snow-like joynts look pale & wan.

94 Cato.

Spem retine, spes una hominem nec morte relinquit.

Keep up good Hope, which will not fosake thee.

95 Hor.

Sperne voluptates, nocet empta dolore voluptas.

From pleasures carefully abstain, That pleasure hurts that's bought with pain.

96 Ovid.

Spes bona sollicito victa timore ca dit.

Then comfortable hopes do fail, When cold and sullen fears prevail.

97

Spernere magnanimos omnia dura decet.

It becomes a magnanimous person to despise all difficulties.

98 Tib.

Spes alit agricolas, spes sulcis credit aratis Semina, quae magno foenore reddit ager.

Hope feeds the Husband-man, hope sowes the ground Which will in time to good account redound.

99 Virg.

Spem vultu simulat, premit altum corde delorem.

Hope in his countenance he feigns, His deep and inward grief restrains.

100

Speraret coelos nemo, si nemo timeret Infera.—

The fear of Hell quickens mens hopes and en∣deavours after Heaven.

101 Hor.

Sperat infestis, metuit secundis, Alteram sortem bene praeparatum Pectus.

The mind that's well prepar'd, and right, Will hope, when Fortune wreaks her spight, And when he prospers, he will bear, In mind the other lot, and fear.

102 Virg.

Stat sua cui{que} dies, breve & irreparabile tempus Omnibus est vitae; sed famam extendere factis Hoc virtutis opus.—

Man's time prefixed is, and short to all, Which when once gone, there's none can it recall; Only brave Souls by vertue do extend Their Honour so that it shall ne're have end.

103 Juv.

Stemmata quid faciunt? quid prodest Pontice long•• Sanguine censeri, pictos{que} ostendere vultus Majorum, & stantes in curribus Aemylianos?

What's there in great Birth, and long Pedigrees, What doth it profit for to represent Our great Ancestors with their victories, And noble deeds in Statue or in paint?

104 Sen.

Stet quicunque volet potens. Aulae culmine lubrico; Me dulcis saturet quies Obscuro positum loco.

Let who will take the Honours great O'th Court, which are most slippery; Sweet rest, though in an homely Seat, Doth my mind better satisfie.

105

Strangulat inclusus dolor, at{que} cor aestuat intus.

Grief kept in and smother'd overwhelms, and rageth the more.

106 Ovid.

Stulte, quid est somnus gelidae nisi mortis imago?

What is Sleep, but the Image of Death?

107 Cato.

Stultitiam simulare loco prudentia summa est.

A point of wisdom 'tis to make a shew Of Folly, when Occasion leads thereto.

108 Hor.

—Suave est ex magno tollere acervo.

It's sweet taking from a large heap.

109 Hor.

Stultus uter{que} locum immeritum causatur iniquê, In culpa est animus.—

Fools with the place fault falsly find, When all the fault is in their mind.

110

— Sua vulnera nutrit Qui tegit.—

He that conceals his griess, nourisheth them.

111 Ovid.

Sub lare privato tutiùs esse licet.

There's more safety in a private and retired dwelling.

112

Sed nunquam dederìs spaciosum tempus in iram.

Be not angry long.

113 Juv.

Summum crede nefas animam praeferre pudori, Et propter vitam vivendi perdere causas.

We may it for the worst sin take, Before our honour for to choose Ev'n Life it self; and for the sake Of Life, the end of Life to loose.

114

Spes bona dat vires, animum quo{que} spes bona servat, Vivere spe vidi, qui moriturus crat.

Hope giveth strength, hope doth the mind revive, I've seen a dying man by hope to live.

115 Ovid.

Sit facilis victus nullo irritante sapore.

Be moderate in your dyet.

116 Ovid.

Summa petit livor, perstant alrissima venti, Summa petunt dextrà fulmina missa Jovis.

Envy at things that are most high do's strike. Thunder-bolts also, and Winds do the like.

T.

1 Ovid.

Tabida consumit ferrum lapidemque vetustas.

Time consumes even Stones and Iron;

2 Juv.

Tales ergo cibi, qualis domus, atque suppellex.

Such as your house and things about you are, 'Tis most agreeing such should be your fare.

3 Ovid.

Tantalus in mediâ garrulus aret aqua.

The prating Tantalus is dry, Though store of Water runneth by.

4 Virg.

Tantum aevi longinqua valet mutare vetustas.

Time makes great Alterations;

5 Juv.

Tantis parta malis, cura majore, metu{que} Servantur. —

Riches which with much trouble gotten are, Are also kept with greater fear and care.

6 Ovid.

Tarda solet magnis rebus inesse fides.

Great things are slowly and hardly believed.

7 Per.

Tecum habita; & naris quam sit tibi curta supellex.

Dwell with thy self, and know how poor And short thou art in all thy store.

8 Ovid.

Tempora labuntur tacitisque senescimus annis.

Time slides away apace, and hoary hair Upon us steals before we are aware.

9 Ovid.

Temporibus medicina valet, data tempore prosunt, Et data non apto tempore vina nocent.

Physick doth good in time, and so most things, And Wine not given in season damage brings.

10

Tempore quae{que} suo qui facil, ille sapit.

He is a wise man indeed that doth all things in their proper season.

11 Cato.

Tempora ne culpes, cum sis tibi causa doloris.

Do not blame the time when thou thy self art the cause of thine own sorrow.

12

Tempore in exiguo sugiunt mala gaudia vitae.

Life's ill joy and delight Doth quickly take its flight;

13 Ovid.

Tempus edax rerum, tu{que} invidiosa vetustas, Omnia destruitis. —

Time and Age destroy all things.

14 Ovid.

Tempora si fuerint nubila, solus eris.

If storms arise, you shall Forsaken be by all.

15 Ovid.

Tempora mutantur, & nos mutamur in illis.

The times great changes suffer do, And we are changed in them too.

16 Ovid.

Tempore difficiles veniunt ad aratra juvenci.

Time brings the sturdy Heifers for to bow Their necks, and buckle to the painfull plough.

17 Cato.

Tempora longa tibi noli promittere vitae.

Do not promise thy self a long life, or many years.

18 Ovid.

Tendimus huc omnes metam properamus ad unam.

We are all hastning to the same common end.

19 Juv.

— Tenet insanabile multos Scribendi cacoethes, & aegro in corde senescit.

The wanton itch of writing, a disease That few are cur'd of, doth on many seize.

20 Juv.

Terra malos homines nunc educat, atque pusillos.

By th'earth produced men are now, Both wicked, and in stature low.

21 Ma.

Terra domus non est animis accommoda nostris, Altiùs it nostrae conditionis honor.

The Earth is not a dwelling place Unto our Souls accommodate: Our Souls are sprung of higher race, And look for a much better state.

22 Ovid.

Terra salutiferas herbas, eadem{que} nocentes Nutrit, & urticae proxima saepe rosa est.

Earth that common Parent breeds Wholsome herbs and hurtfull weeds; Oftentimes the Nettle growes Very near unto the Rose.

23 Ovid.

Temperie coeli corpus{que} animus{que} juvantur.

Body and Mind are helped by The temp'rature of th' heavens high.

24

— Timidi nunquam statuere trophaeum.

Faint heart never won fair Lady.

25 Cato.

— Timidis & suspectis aptissima mors est.

Death is most meet and fit for them that are Full of suspicion and slavish Fear.

26 Hor.

— Timor & minae Scaudunt codem quò Dominus: neque Decedit aerata triremi, & Post equitem sedet atra cura.

Pale fear and dangers haunt their Lord Into all places: and black care Behind him rides: or if on board A Ship, 'tis his companion there.

27 Luc.

Tolle moras, semper nocuit differre paratis.

Delayes are dangerous.

28 Ovid.

Tollere nodosam nescit medicina podagram.

Few Medicines are sure The knotty gout to cure.

29 Cl.

— Tolluntur in altum Ʋt lapsu graviore cadant. —

They are lifted up on high, that their fall may be the greater.

30 Juv.

Tota licet veteres exornent undi{que} cerae Atria, nobilitas sola est atque unica virtus.

Though thy Courts full of Wax-effigies be, Vertue's the only true Nobility.

31 Ovid.

Tranquillas etiam naufragus horret aquas.

The burnt Child dreads the fire.

32 Hor.

Tres mihi covivae prope dissentire videntur, Poscentes vario multum diversa Palato: Quid dem? quid non dem? renuis tu, quod jubet alter; Quod petis, id sanè est invisum acidum{que} duobus.

'Tis ten to one, if I three Friends invite, Each one is of a different appetite: What should I give, or not give? one does choose And call for what the other doth refuse, And what the third doth greatly like, is by The other two counted unsavoury.

33

— Trahit sua quemque voluptas.

Every one as he likes.

34 Virg.

Tros Tyrius{que} mihi nullo diserimine agetur.

I will make no partial difference.

35 Cato.

Tranquillis rebus quae sunt adversa caveto.

When you are in prosperity, beware of Adver∣sity.

36 Hor.

— Tractent fabrilia fabri.

Let every one keep the bounds of his own calling.

37 Hor.

Tu me inter strepitus nocturnos atque diurnos Vis canere. —

Can you expect I study should, or write, Amidst such noyses both by day and night?

38 Hor.

Tu recte vivis si curas esse quod audis.

You live right, if you live according to The good report that goes abroad of you.

39 Ovid.

Tu quoqus formida nimiùm suldimia semper Propositi{que} memor contrahe velatui.

Contract your Sails, and carefully Alwayes shun things that are too high

40 Hor.

Tu quamcunque Deus tibi fortunaverit horam, Grata sume manu, nec dulcia differ in annum.

Whatever hour God prosperous shall make, With thankfulness its present sweetness take.

41 Virg.

Tu ne cede malis sed contra audentior ito.

Doe not give way to dangers, but goe on the more courageously.

42 Hor.

Tu nihil invitâ dices faciesve Minervâ.

From all such words and actions abstain, As seem to go against thy Nature's grain.

43 Ovid.

Tu quoque factimeas, & quae tibi laeta videntur, Dum loqueris fieri tristia posse puta.

Keep mod'rate Fear: think that thy comsorts may Unto thee crosses prove another day.

44 Hor.

Tu ne quaesieris scire (nefas) quem mihi, quem tibi Finem Dii dederint Leucothoe, nec Babylonios Tentâris numeros. —

I would not have thee to enquire, my Friend, (It is a piece of wickedness) what end God will give thee or me: nor dare to goe To vain Astrologers thy Fate to know.

45 Cl.

Tu civem patremque geras; tu consule cunctis, Nec tibi, nec tua te moveant, sed publica vota.

Be publick spirited, to seek the good of others, and of the publick, and not your own private interest alone.

46

— Tu semper amoris Sit memor, & chari comitis ne abscedat imago.

Remember me when you do not see me.

47 Claud.

— Tunc omnia jur'a tenebis, Cum poteris rex esse tui. —

If thou canst govern thy self rightly, then Thou'lt well observe all Laws of God and Men.

48 Ovid.

Turpe reserre pedem, nec passu stare tenaci.

It is a shame to turn back from ones purpose through light inconstancy.

49 Ovid.

Turpe laborantem daseruisse ratem.

It is shamefull to leave a Friend in danger.

50 Id.

Turpe quidem dictu, sed si modo vera fatemur, Vulgus amicùias utilitate probat.

'Tis shamefull, yet we find it so to be, Most judge of Friendship by utility.

51 Ovid.

Turpe pecus mutilum, turpis sine gramine campus, Et sine fronde frutex, & sine crine caput.

Comeliness these things have none, Cattel maimed, and fields bare Of grass, trees whose leaves are gone, And the head that hath no hair.

52 Sil. It.

Turpe duci somno totam consumere noctem, O Rector Lybiae vi••ili stant bella magistro.

A General in War must watchfull keep, For him 'tis not fit the whole night to sleep.

53 Ovid.

Turpe sene•• miles, turpe senilis amor.

To see an old man list himself for War, Or fall in love, both most uncomely are.

54 Ovid.

Turpiùs ejicitur, quam non admittitur hospes.

An ill guest is better kept out, than cast out when once admitted.

55 Ovid.

Tuta frequens{que} via est per amici fallere nomen; Tuta frequensqylicet sit, via crimen habet.

By th' shew of Friendship, though to undermine Be safe and common, 'tis an hainous crime.

56 Ovid.

Tutius est igitur fictis contendere verbis, Quam pugnare manu. —

It is safer chiding, than fighting.

57

Turpis amor surdis auribus esse solet.

Love is deaf.

58

Turpius est pulchrâ nam meretrice nihil.

Nothing is more foul than a fair harlot.

V.

1 Hor.

— Valet ima summis Mutare, & insignem attenuat Deus Obscura promens.—

God can the lofty and the proud abase, And lift the mean unto an higher place.

2

— Varium & mutabile semper Foemina.—

Women are unconstant.

3 Per.

Velle suum cuique est, nec voto vivitur uno.

All are not of a mind.

4 Ovid.

Venturae memores jam nunc estote senectae.

Ev'n now whilst youth and strength do last, Be mindfull that old age makes haste.

5

Verba in consilis, valet in certamine robur.

In Counsel Words and Eloquence go far, I'th'battel strength and courage needfull are.

6 Ovid.

Verba puellarum foliis leviora caducis.

There is not much weight in a maids words.

7 Man.

Ver non una dies, non una reducit hirundo.

One swallow makes not a summer.

8

Verus amor nullum novit habere modum.

True Love knowes no measure.

9 Ovid.

Victa jacet pietas, & virgo caede madente, Ʋltima coelestum terras Astraea reliquit.

Godliness doth despised lye, And Justice hath the Earth forsaken, Which so abounds with cruelty; And hath her flight to Heaven taken.

10 Ovid.

Victaque pugnaci jura sub ense jacent.

Justice and Laws expelled are By the rude Sword of bloody War.

11

Victor cum victis pariter miscebitur umbris.

The Conquerer and conquer'd have No difference at all i'th Grave.

12 Hor.

Vilius argentum est auro, virtutibus aurum.

Silver to Gold, and Gold much more To vertue is inferiour.

13

Vino forma perit, vino corrumpitur aetas.

Beauty and Age do much decline By the immoderate use of Wine.

14 Virg.

Vina sitim sedent, natis Venus alma creardis Serviat, hos fines transiliisse nocet.

Of Wine to quench your thirst partake, Of Copulation too make use Only for Procreation sake; T'exceed these bounds doth harm produce.

15 Hor.

Vim temperatam Dii quoque provehunt In majus, iidem odère viros Omne nefas animo moventes.

Force that is temp'rate God doth help and bless, But hates strength that provokes to wickedness.

16 Ovid.

Vince animos, iramque tuam, qui caetera vincis.

Thou that overcomest other things, overcome thy self and thy own passion.

17 Cato.

Vincere cùm possis, interdum cede sodali. — Vir bonus est quis?

Though thou can'st conquer thy Companion, yet sometimes yield to him.

18 Hor.

Qui consulta patrum, qui leges juraque servat.

Who's a good man? 'tis he that does not swerve From ancient rights, but does 〈…〉〈…〉 d••serve.

19

Viribus hic praestat, hic pollet acumine mentis; Nec tamen alterius non gget alter ope.

In wisdom some, others in stren•••••• 〈◊〉〈◊〉; However still each th'others help ••oth need.

20 Tib.

Vincuntur molli pectora dura prece.

Hearts that most stiff and rugged are, Are yet o'recome by humble Pray'r.

21 Cato.

Virtutem primam esse puta compescere linguam:

It is a principal vertue to bridle ones tongue.

22

— Virtute decet non sanguine niti.

It becomes us to relye upon Vertue, and not upon our Descent.

23 Hor.

Virtutem incolumem odimus, Sublatam ex oculis quaerimus invidi.

We hate and envy worthy men So long as they alive remain; But when away they 're taken, then We wish to have them here again.

24 Hor.

Virtus est vitium sugere, & sapientia prima Stultitiâ caruisse.—

'Tis Vertue to avoid Vice carefully, Folly to want, is wisdom's first degree.

25 Hor.

Virtus repulsae nescia sordidae, Intaminatis fulget honoribus: Nec sumit aut ponit secures Arbitrio popularis aurae.

Vertue, that ne're repulse admits, In purest honours shining sits; Nor takes, not leaveth Dignities, Mov'd with the noyse of vulgar cryes.

26 Id. ib.

Virtus recludens immeritis mori Coelum, negatâ tentat iter viâ: Coetusque vulgares & udam Spernit humum sugiente penna.

Vertue Heav'n opening to them That aim at Immortality, Doth force her passage, and contemn The Vulgar's sorry company: And scorning this mean Earth and Mire, Doth bravely mount to something higher.

27

Vis sapiens dici? raro & meditata loquare.

Would you be esteemed wise? speak but little, and consider before you speak.

28 Hor.

Vis consilii expers mole ruit suâ.

Force without Counsel shall, Crush'd by its own weight, sall.

29 Ovid.

Vitaret coelum Phaeton si viveret.—

Rash and unhappy Phaeton would shun, Were he alive the Charet of the Sun.

30 Man.

Vita decer sacros & pagina casta Poetas, Castus enim vatum spiritus at{que} sacer.

Both the Lives and the Writings of Poets should be as their Spirits, chaste and holy.

31 Ovid.

— Vitiant artus aegrae contagia mentis.

The distempers of the mind have a great influence upon the body.

32 Hor.

Vitae summa brevis spemmos vetat inchoare long am.

The shortness of our Life forbids long designs.

33 Ovid.

Vive tibi, quantum{que} potes, praelustriá vita.

Enjoy your self, and (what you can) shun things that are too high.

34 Claud.

Vivitur exiguo meliùs, natura beatis Omnibus esse dedit, si quls cognoverit uri.

Upon a little we may better live; Bountifull Nature doth to all men give That which may them content and satisfie, If they know how to use it prudently.

35 Ovid.

Vivitur ex rapto, non hospes ab hospite tutus.

Man in this Iron Age preys on his Brother, The Host and Guest are not safe one from th'other.

36 Hor.

Vivitur parvo bend, cui paternum Splendet in mensâ tenuisalinum: Nec leves somnos timor aut Cupido Sordidus aufert.

His little's much, whose thrifty board Shines with a Salt that was his Sires; Whose casie sleeps nor fears disturb, Nor base desires.

37 Juv.

Vivendum est rectè, cum propter plurima, tum his Praecipuè causis, ut linguas mancipiorum Contemnas.—

We must for many causes live upright, But chiefly that we Servants tongues may slight.

38

Vivitur ingenio, caetera mortis erunt.

We live by th'goods of mind alone, what we Enjoy besides, to death must subject be.

39 Hor.

Verùm ubi plura nitent in carmine, non ego paucis Offendor maculis.—

Where in a Poem I much shining see, With a few spots I'le not offended be.

40 Virg.

Ʋna salus victis nullam sperare salutom.

The vanquished this safety have alone, That good or safety they can hope for none.

41

Ʋnicui{que} dedit vitium natura creato.

Every one hath his Faults.

42 Juv.

Ʋnus Pellaeo juveni non sufficit orbis.

One World was not enough for great Alexanders Mind.

43 Ovid.

Ʋna eadem{que} manus vulnus opem{que} feret.

The same hand breaks the head, and gives a plaister.

44

Vox audita perit, litera scripta manet.

Words heard away do slide, What's written doth abide.

45

— Voluptates commendat rarior usus.

Pleasures are so much the better, by how much more seldom used.

46 Ovid.

Ʋtendum est aetate, cito pede praeterit aetas.

Make use of time, for it steals away apace.

47 Bor.

Ʋt jugulent homines surgunt de nocte latrones; Ʋt teipsum serves, non expergisceris?—

Do Thieves to kill men break their sleep, & shou'd Not we awake for our own greatest good?

48 Ovid.

Ʋt desint vires, tamen est laudanda voluntas.

Where strength is wanting, the good will is to be accepted for the deed.

49 Juv.

Ʋt sit magna, tamen certè lenta ira Deorum est.

Although God's wrath be great we know, Yet is he unto anger slow.

50 Vir.

Ʋt Venus enervat vires, sic copia Bacchi Attenuat gressus, debilitat{que} pedes.

Both Venery and Wine do greatly prey Upon mans strength, and cause it to decay.

51 Pers.

Ʋt nemo in sese tentat descendere, nemo: Sed praecedenti spectatur mantica tergo.

Men observe and search into others faults, few or none into their own.

52

— Ʋt ameris amabilis esto.

Carry your self in a lovely Manner, that you may be loved.

53 Hor.

Ʋt quantum generi demas, virtutibus addas.

What from my Birth you take away, You must unto my Vertues pay.

54 Ma.

Ʋt veniant gemmae totus transibitur orbis.

Men will travel all the world over for Jewels.

55 Ovid.

Ʋt fragilis glacies, interit ira morâ.

Anger's asswaged by delay As brittle Ice doth melt away.

56 Man.

Ʋtile doctrinis praebere senilibus aures.

It is profitable to hearken unto old mens In∣structions.

57 Cato.

Ʋtile consilium dominus ne despice servi.

Do not despise usefull counsel, though it be thy Servant that gives it thee.

58 Id.

Ʋtere quaesitis opibus, suge nomen avari.

Make use of your riches, and avoid the Name of a Miser.

59

— Ʋt discas vivere, disce mori.

If you would learn to live, learn to dye.

60 Juv.

Ʋvaque conspectâ livorem ducit ab uvâ.

One rotten Grape tains another.

61 Cato:

Ʋtere quaesitis modicè, dum sumptus abundet.

Be moderate in your expences.

X.

1

Ex oculo lachrymas elicit intus amor.

Love sometimes forceth tears out of the eye, And causeth it to wear griefs Livery.

2 Ovid.

Ex vatum ingeniis multorum gloria pendet.

The glory of many depends upon the Wits of Poets.

3 Ovid.

Excitat auditor studium, laudata{que} virtus Crescit.—

Hearers much greater industry do raise, And Vertue is it self increas'd by Praise.

4 Ovid.

— Exeat aulâ Qui volet esse pius, virtus & summa potestas Non coeunt.—

The man that doth design to be Godly, from th'Court must get him gone: Vertue and highest dignity Do very seldom meet in one.

5

Exemplo alterius qui sapit, ille sapit.

He's wise indeed, that wisdom learns By what in others he discorns.

6

Exemplis sanè qui docet, ille docet.

He teacheth best, that teacheth by examples.

7

Exemplo virtus benè discitur, at{que} docetur.

Vertue is well learnt and taught by examples.

8 Ovid.

Exitus acta probat: careat successibus opto, Quisquis ab eventu facta notanda putat.

The End does crown the work, 'tis true: But good success to such I grudge, As by th'events of matters doe The actions goodness wholly judge.

9 Cato:

Exerce studium, quamvis perceperis artem.

Though in an Art you have gain'd skill, Practise you should and study still.

10 Ovid.

Eximia est virtus praestare silentia rebus, At contra gravis est culpa tacenda loqui.

Silence is good, and on the contrary 'Tis bad to utter what conceal'd should be.

11 Virg.

Exiguum colito, laudato ingentia rura.

A larger Farm, praise if you will, But choose a little one to till.

12 Cato.

Exiguum munus cùm dat tibi pauper amicus, Accipito placidè. —

Accept kindly of thy poor Friends gift, though it be but small.

13 Cato.

Exigua est tribuenda fides, qui multa loquuntur.

Little credit is to be given to their words that are full of Talk.

14 Hor.

Exilis domus est, ubi non & multa supersunt, Et dominum fallunt.—

That House is meanly furnish'd where there are Not many things unknown of, and to spare.

15 Ovid.

Expletur lachrymis egeritur{que} dolor.

Tears give a vent to grief, And thereby yield relief.

16

Expedit extremae meditari tempora vitae.

It is good to meditate on our latter End.

17 Sil. It.

Explorant adversa viros; perque aspera duro Nititur ad laudem virtus interrita clivo.

Adversity tryes men; Vertue seeks praise Undauntedly through steep and rugged wayes.

18

Extra fortunam est quicquid donatur amicis.

What is given to our Friends is safe, and out of Fortunes reach.

19 Hor.

Explicuit vino contractae seria frontis.

He did with Wine himself though troubled cheer, And smooth'd the wrinkles of his brow severe.

20

Exultat levitate puer, gravitate senectus.

A Boy gloryes in his Levity, and an Old Man in his Gravity.

21 Hor.

Exoepto quod non simul esses, caetera laetus.

I am very well and cheerfull, save that I want your company.

22 Juv.

Expende Annibalem, quot libras in duce summo Invenies? —

Though Hannibal did once bear such a sway, How few pounds now will's Bones & Ashes weigh?

23 Juv.

Exemplo quodcunque malo committitur, ipsi Displicet authori. —

The crime in evil Presidents, The very Author much torments.

24 Hor.

Excussus propriis aliena negotia curo.

Having no business of my own, I doe My self in other mens affairs bestow.

FINIS.

THE END.