01/01/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 1:
Cetera Mortis Erunt; Vivitur Ingenio Disce bonas artes, et opes contemne caducas. Vivitur ingenio; cetera mortis erunt. By Knowledge onely, Life wee gaine, All other things to Death pertaine.
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01/02/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 2:
Constans Sapientia Omne malum exsuperat constans sapientia, mortem Spernit, et adversa sorte tonante viget. The Man that hath true Wisdome got, Continues firme, and wavers not.
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01/03/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 3:
Lex Regit et Arma Tuentur Lex regit, et hostes contra ducis arma tuentur Hunc populum legis, qui sacra iussa facit. The Law is given to direct; The Sword, to punish and protect.
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01/04/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 4:
Ne Tenear Ne tenear, postica cavet pars vertice raso; Caesariem qui scit prendere fronte, sapit. Occasions-past are sought in vaine; But, oft, they wheele-about againe.
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01/05/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 5:
Labore Virtus, Virtute Gloria Paratur Saepe labore fuit Virtus, Virtute parata Gloria, non alio concilianda modo. By Labour, Vertue may be gain'd; By Vertue, Glorie is attain'd.
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01/06/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 6:
Non Obest Virtuti Sors Virtuti sors nulla nocet; volat aurea Virtus Ultra Helicendum; sors perfida versat humum. Though Fortune prove true Vertues Foe, It cannot worke her Overthrowe.
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01/07/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 7:
Non Sceptro, Sed Plectro Ducitur Non sceptro virgo sed plectro ducitur; aurum Spernit amor; Venerem musica blanda movet. A fickle Woman wanton growne, Preferres a Crowd, before a Crowne.
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01/08/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 8:
In Hunc Intuens Pius Esto Esse pius cupis: hunc saltem adspice, qui fuit olim Tu quod es, et quod eris mox erit ipse cinis. This Ragge of Death, which thou shalt see, Consider it; And Pious bee.
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01/09/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 9:
In Nocte Consilium Consilium in tenebris capias et nocte profunda: Humanis obstat sensibus alma dies. Before thou bring thy Workes to Light, Consider on them, in the Night.
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01/10/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 10:
Spernit Pericula Virtus Non adversa timet spernitque pericula Virtus; Illa vel in medio nescit obire mari. An Innocent no Danger feares, How great soever it appeares.
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01/11/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 11:
Lente Sed Attente Lente equidem tamen attente gradior; mora nulla est; Si modo sat bene quo vis, cito sat venies. When thou a Dangerous-Way dost goe, Walke surely, though thy pace be slowe.
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01/12/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 12:
ΠΑΝΤΑ ΛΕΛΟΙΠΑ [versus latini desunt] As, to the World I naked came, So, naked-stript I leave the same.
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01/13/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 13:
Remigio Ventisque Secundis Navigo remigio felix ventisque secundis, Sic bene perficiam, quod bene coepit, iter. To him a happy Lot befalls That hath a Ship, and prosp'rous Gales.
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01/14/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 14:
Quo Me Vertam Nescio Nescio quo vertam mentem; vocat ardua Virtus Huc, illuc Venus et splendida luxuries. When Vice and Vertue Youth shall wooe, Tis hard to say, which may 'twill goe.
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01/15/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 15:
Dum Nutrio Consumor Consumor miserum, flammas dum nutrio, lignum, Officium in damno est: nil bene facta iuvant. I pine, that others may not perish, And waste my Selfe, their Life to cherish.
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01/16/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 16:
Concussus Surgo Concussus surgo: casus me tollit in altum, Plaudit ut in mediis mens cruce pressa malis. When to suppresse us, Men intend, They make us higher to ascend.
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01/17/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 17:
Dum Extendar Dum extendar, duros ictus tot perfero; nomen ob clarum cur quis ferre recuset idem? Till God hath wrought us to his Will, The Hammer we shall suffer still.
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01/18/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 18:
Matura Matura: mora longa nocet; spes omnis in alis; Instat qui te vult prendere, papilio. From thence, where Nets and Snares are layd, Make-hast; lest els you be betray'd.
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01/19/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 19:
Ad Scopum Licet Aegre et Frustra Volve, scopum donec, licet aegre, attingere possis; Et frustra, molem volve, revolve tamen. A Foole, in Folly taketh Paine, Although he labour still in vaine.
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01/20/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 20:
Transeat Perfer et obdura: tempestas transeat olim, Fulgebit puro laetior axe dies. A Sive, of shelter maketh show; But ev'ry Storme will through it goe.
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01/21/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 21:
Mors Vitae Initium Grana velut putrefacta novas meditantur aristas; Sic vitae mors est haec quoque principium. Death is no Losse, but rather, Gaine; For wee by Dying, Life attaine.
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01/22/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 22:
Quid Si Sic Quid si sic? forsan cubito sim longior, heuheu. Non ars Naturae, corrigit, ingenium. Though he endeavour all he can, An Ape, will never be a Man.
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01/23/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 23:
Patior Ut Potiar Ut potiar, patior stimulos pro melle; dolores Mille, ut mille feram pectore delicias. By Paine, on Pleasures we doe seize; And, we by Suff'rance, purchase Ease.
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01/24/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 24:
Consequitur Quodcumque Petit Consequitur quodcumque petit Dictynna sagittis, Et mens consequitur quod pia cumque petit. Who by good Meanes, good things would gaine, Shall never seeke, nor aske in vaine.
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01/25/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 25:
Non Quam Crebro Sed Quam Bene Non tu quam crebro iaculeris, quam bene refert; Contingat metam, missa sagitta, suam. Oft Shooting, doth not Archers make; But, hitting right the Marke they take.
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01/26/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 26:
Durabo Durabo, et quondam res exspectabo secundas, Quamvis nunc male sit, non male semper erit. With Patience, I the Storme sustaine; For, Sun-shine still doth follow Raine.
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01/27/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 27:
Ubi Helena, Ibi Troia Certe ubi Tyndaris est, ibi Troia; ubi bella puella Bella movet telis aemula turba est suis. Where Hellen is, there, will be Warre; For, Death and Lust, Companions are.
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01/28/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 28:
Victrix Patientia Duri Omne malum superat victrix patientia duri Ut nec ab imposito pondere palma perit. No Inward Griefe, nor outward Smart, Can overcome a Patient-Heart.
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01/29/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 29:
Non Uno Sternitur Ictu Nitere in adversis, non uno sternitur ictu, Quae longo e dura tempore crevit humo. By many Strokes, that Worke is done, Which cannot be perform'd at One.
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01/30/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 30:
Nudrisco Il Buono E Spengo Il Reo [versus latini desunt] Afflictions Fire consumeth Sinne; But, Vertue taketh Life therein.
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01/31/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 31:
Sapiens Dominabitur Astris Astra regunt homines; sapiens dominabitur astris Et poterit notis cautior esse malis. Hee, over all the Starres doth raigne, That unto Wisdome can attaine.
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02/01/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 32:
Ex Utroque Caesar Artibus ac armis: ab utrisque ego Caesar in orbe Dicor; erunt artes armaque noster amor. A Princes most ennobling Parts, Are Skill in Armes, and Love to Arts.
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02/02/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 33:
Persequar Exstinctum Persequar extinctum te, O Pyrame; qui tua laesit Viscera mucro, iecur transeat ille meum. True-Lovers Lives, in one Heart lye, Both Live, or both together Dye.
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02/03/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 34:
Flammescit Uterque Vero ardore pari face cum flammescit uterque Is dici meruit non simulatus amor. When Two agree in their Desire, One Sparke will set them both on Fire.
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02/04/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 35:
Posteritati Non mihi condo nemus, sed gratus posteritati Quod dederant atavi reddere constitui He that delights to Plant and Set, Makes After-Ages in his Debt.
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02/05/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 36:
Nil Penna, Sed Usus En struthum nil penna iuvat, quod nesciat uti: Non penna est scribas quae facit, usus erit. To Have, and not to Vse the same; Is not our Glory, but our Shame.
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02/06/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 37:
Dum Clavum Rectum Teneam Dum clavum rectum teneam, navimque gubernem, Uni committam cetera cuncta Deo. He, that his Course directly Steeres, Nor Stormes, nor Windy-Censures feares.
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02/07/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 38:
Si Sciens Fallo Si te fallo sciens, feriat me Iupiter ultor, Dicebat pangens foedera Roma vetus. A sudden Death, with Shame, is due To him, that, sweares What is untrue.
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02/08/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 39:
Speque Metuque Pavet Speque metuque pavet callido cor amore perustum; Spes est sollicito plena timore Venus. Where strong Desires are entertain'd, The Heart 'twixt Hope, and Feare, is pain'd.
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02/09/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 40:
Cosi Vivo Piacer Conduce A Morte [versus latini desunt] Those Fooles whom Beauties Flame doth blinde, Feele Death, where Life they thought to finde.
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02/10/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 41:
Puris Manibus Ad divos manibus puris adeunto, fideli Pectore, quo possint pondus habere preces. Let him, that at Gods Altar stands, In Innocencie, wash his Hands.
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02/11/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 42:
Lingua Quo Tendis Garrula, quo tendis? Quo te furor, impia lingua, abripit? Ah, presso, disce tacere, labro. No Heart can thinke, to what strange ends, The Tongues unruely Motion tends.
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02/12/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 43:
ΘΥΜΕ ΒΛΕΨΟΝ ΑΝΩ [versus latini desunt] The Minde should have a fixed Eye On Objects, that are plac'd on High.
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02/13/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 44:
Flavescent Flavescent segetes cum sol volet; mala iusto In melius rediget tempore longa dies. Those Fields, which yet appeare not so, When Harvest comes, will yellow grow.
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02/14/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 45:
Finis Ab Origine Pendet Nascentes morimur; finisque ab origine pendet; De vita ad mortem mors rediviva trahit. As soone, as wee to bee, begunne; We did beginne, to be Vndone.
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02/15/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 46:
Tandem Fit Arbor Exiguus tandem grandis fit surculus arbor; abiectusque puer saepe peritus homo. Though very small, at first, it be, A Sprout, at length, becomes a Tree.
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02/16/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 47:
Superata Cruce Coronor Rebus in adversis superata sorte coronor: Sic sapiens patiens sub cruce laetus ovat. When we above the Crosse can rise, A Crowne, for us, prepared lies.
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02/17/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 48:
Mors Sceptra Ligonibus Aequat Pallida mors aequo pede sceptra ligonibus aequat, Et regum ante aulas pulsat, et ante casam. In Death, no Difference is made, Betweene the Scepter, and the Spade.
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02/18/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 49:
Paulatim, Non Impetu Paulatim leni decurrit arenula lapsu Non impetu delabitur. What cannot be by Force attain'd, By Leisure, and Degrees, is gain'd.
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02/19/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 50:
De Parvis Grandis Acervus Erit Add parum parvo, parvo superadde pusillum, Tandem de parvis grandis acervus erit. Of Little-Gaines, let Care be had; For, of small Eares, great Mowes are made.
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02/20/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 51:
Nequeo Compescere Multos Perfero; quid faciam? Nequeo compescere multos; Si vis cedendo vincere, disce pati. We best shall quiet clamorous Thronges When, we our selves, can rule our Tongues.
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02/21/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 52:
Ingenii Largitor Venter Me docet ingenii venter largitor et artis, Calculus impositus quod bene trudat aquam. When wee by Hunger, VVisdome gaine Our Guts, are wiser then our Braine.
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02/22/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 53:
Musica, Serva Dei Musica, serva Dei, nobis haec otia fecit: Illa potest homines, illa movere Deum. Though Musicke be of some abhor'd She, is the Handmaid of the Lord.
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02/23/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 54:
Discite Iustitiam Discite iustitiam: laqueus monet illud et ensis, Quae Deus in regum dirigit arma manu. Marke, what Rewards, to Sinne, are due And, learne, uprightnesse to pursue.
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02/24/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 55:
Consensu Populi Regnum Subsistit Consensu populi regnum subsistit, et urbes Pace vigent, cives si bene conveniant. That Kingdome will establish'd bee Wherein the People well agree.
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02/25/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 56:
Qui Me Alit, Me Extinguit Qui me alit, extinguit; qui me fovet et movet, ille, Cum minime credo, me necat, hostis amor. From that, by which I somewhat am The Cause of my Destruction came.
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02/26/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 57:
Sequitur Sua Poena Nocentem Ultio certa manet; sequitur sua poena nocentem; Ante expectatum, clauda ea viva venit. By Guiltines, Death entred in And, Mischiefe still pursueth Sinne.
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02/27/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 58:
Post Tentationem, Consolatio Languescunt flores radiis solaribus usti; Per pluvias soliti tollere sponte caput. When wee have greatest Griefes and Feares Then, Consolation sweet'st appeares.
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02/28/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 59:
Pro Gallinis Ut pro gallinis, victoriae amore, salaces, Non praedae, galli bella cruenta movent. To brawle for Gaine, the Cocke doth sleight But, for his Females, he will fight.
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02/29/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 60:
Tutius Ut Possit Figi Tutius ut possit figi maris anchora fundo, Adiuvat humanam piscis amicus opem. If Safely, thou desire to goe Bee nor too swift, nor overslow.
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03/01/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 61:
In Silentio Et Spe Ornant mortales taciturna silentia sanctos; Spes silet exspectans, danda brabea piis. They that in Hope, and Silence, live The best Contentment, may atchive.
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03/02/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 62:
Fato Prudentia Maior Adverso sapiens fato prudentia maior; Arte malum quisquis corrigit, ille sapit. Let none despaire of their Estate For, Prudence, greater is, than Fate.
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03/03/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 63:
Coniunctis Votis Coniunctis votis, coniuncto pectore quicquid Postulat, hoc Christi grex super orbe feret. Their Friendship firme will ever bide Whose hands unto the Crosse are tide.
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03/04/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 64:
Cui Bono? [versus latini desunt] A Candle that affords no light, What profits it, by Day, or Night?
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03/05/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 64:
Cosi Di Ben Amar Porto Tormento Musca velut sequitur flammam ac sese iniicit igni, Sic Veneris telis laeta iuventa perit. [no English version]
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03/06/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 65:
Sacrificium Deo Cor Contribulatum Hostia grata Deo mens vero attrita dolore, Cum delicta premunt, hostia sacra Deo. The Sacrifice, God loveth best Are Broken-hearts, for Sin, opprest.
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03/07/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 66:
Regni Corona Rex Qui scit honore bonos cumulare, et plectere sontes, Rex erit is regni, vera corona, sui. A King, that prudently Commands Becomes the glory of his Lands.
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03/08/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 67:
Studio Et Vigilantia Qui vigili studio sapientem scripta volutat, Hic dici doctus, cur mereatur, habet. By Studie, and by Watchfulnesse The Jemme of Knowledge, we possesse.
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03/09/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 68:
Arte Et Marte Sunt duo qui faciunt ut rex in honore sit: Ars Mars; Gloria ab arte venit, gloria Marte venit. When Mars, and Pallas, doe agree Great workes, by them, effected bee.
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03/10/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 69:
Constante Fiducia Iudice freta Deo, superat fiducia constans Omne malum, et Christo sub cruce laeta duce est. They, after suffring, shall be crown'd In whom, a Constant-faith, is found.
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03/11/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 70:
Amor Docet Musicam Oblectant animos cytharae, cantusque, lyraeque; Musica blandus amor plectra movere docet. Love, a Musician is profest And, of all Musicke, is the best.
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03/12/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 71:
Non Te Sed Nummos Non te, sed nummos, turpissima bestia sponsus, Crede mihi, qui te tum bene tractat, amat. Thy seeming-Lover, false will bee And, love thy Money, more than Thee.
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03/13/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 72:
Fide Sed Cui Vide Est oculata manus nostra: et quod cernere non est, Id se pro certo credere posse negat. Give Credit; but, first, well beware Before thou trust them, who they are.
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03/14/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 73:
Humana Fumus Pulvis et umbra sumus; pulvis nihil est nisi fumus, Sed nihil est fumus; nos nihil ergo sumus. Hee, that on Earthly-things, doth trust Dependeth, upon Smoake, and Dust.
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03/15/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 74:
Omnia Mea Mecum Porto Porto domumque meam mecum meaque omnia; multis Regibus hoc ipso ditior et potior. I beare, about mee, all my store And, yet, a King enjoyes not more.
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03/16/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 75:
Tamen Discam Et licet in tumbam pes decidat alter et alter Vivat adhuc studiis invigilabo tamen. To Learning, J a love should have Although one foot were in the Grave.
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03/17/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 76:
Virtuti Fortuna Comes Virtuti Fortuna comes, sudore paratur, Fructus honos oneris, fructus honoris onus. Good-fortune, will by those abide In whom, True-vertue doth reside.
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03/18/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 77:
Deus Nobis Haec Otia Fecit O Iudaee, Deus nobis haec otia fecit, Nolebas, vellet cum facere illa tibi. The Gospel, thankefully imbrace For, God, vouchsafed us, this Grace.
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03/19/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 78:
Ex Bello Pax Ex bello pax alma venit, quam poscimus omnes; In galeis condit, pax veneranda, favos. The Bees, will in an Helmet breed And, Peace, doth after Warre, succeed.
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03/20/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 79:
Cor Rectum Inquirit Scientiam Nosse Deum, metuisse Deum, sapientia summa est, Quaerere cor rectum hanc, nocte dieque solet. The Heart of him, that is upright In Heavenly-knowledge, takes delight.
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03/21/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 80:
ΕΚ ΠΟΝΟΥ ΚΛΕΟΣ [versus latini desunt] Where, Labour, wisely, is imploy'd Deserved Glory, is injoy'd.
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03/22/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 81:
Pueros Castigo Virosque Discipulos ut virga novos, sic virgo maritos Castigat; pueros haec domat, illa viros. Behold, you may, the Picture, here Of what, keepes Man, and Childe, in feare.
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03/23/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 82:
Vita Mortalium Vigilia Vana velut nil sunt vigilatae insomnia noctis; Sic spatium est, quod in hoc vivimus orbe, nihil. Death's one long-Sleepe; and, Life's no more But one short-Watch, an houre before.
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03/24/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 83:
Manet Immutabile Fatum Legibus aeternis, manet immutabile fatum, Non plus fata tamen, quam pia vota, valent. What ever God did fore-decree Shall, without faile, fulfilled be.
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03/25/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 84:
Deterius Formido Carcere clausa meo, formido vulturis ungues; Duplex poena premit me, satis una foret. My Fortune, I had rather beare Then come, where greater perills are.
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03/26/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 85:
Adversis Clarius Ardet Inconcussa manens, adversis clarius ardet, Et duplicat vires ignibus Aetna novis. The more contrary Windes doe blow The greater Vertues praise will grow.
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03/27/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 86:
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi Cernite mortales, sic transit gloria mundi, Noster honor cinis, et pulveris umbra sumus. Even as the Smoke doth passe away So, shall all Worldly-pompe decay.
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03/28/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 87:
Jusque A La Mort [versus latini desunt] Death, is unable to divide Their Hearts, whose Hands True-love hath tyde.
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03/29/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 88:
Suum Cuique Tribue Cuique suum tribuat, poenas vel praemia, iudex, lance pari ac aequis omnia ponderibus. False Weights, with Measures false eschew And, give to ev'ry man, their Due.
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03/30/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 89:
In Virtute Et Fortuna In Virtute meam Fortunam colloco; vincam Hac ratione nigram fortiter invidiam. He needs not feare, what spight can doe Whom Vertue friends, and Fortune, too.
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03/31/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 90:
ΑΙΩΝΙΟΝ ΚΑΙ ΠΡΟΣΚΑΙΡΟΝ [versus latini desunt] Time, is a Fading-flowre, that's found Within Eternities wide round.
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04/01/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 91:
Viribus Iungenda Sapientia Viribus est iungenda modis sapientia cunctis; uti qui nescit robore, saepe cadit. When great Attempts are undergone Ioyne Strength and Wisedome, both in one.
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04/02/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 92:
Solum A Sole Cum solum a sole fecundum, ager omnis ab illo Fertilis, et frugum munere feta Ceres. The Ground brings forth all needfull things But, from the Sunne, this vertue springs.
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04/03/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 93:
Recto Cursu Culmen ad Aeonidum recto contendere cursu Fert animus Pindi saxa per et tribulos. No passage can divert the Course Of Pegasus, the Muses Horse.
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04/04/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 94:
Spes Alit Agricolas Spes alit agricolas messis Dea certa futurae, illa iubet fidae credere semen humo. The Husbandman, doth sowthe Seeds And, then, on Hope, till Harvest, feeds.
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04/05/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 95:
Poco A Poco [versus latini desunt] Things, to their best perfection come Not all at once, but, some, and some
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04/06/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 96:
Tribulatio Ditat Tribulat atque quatit segetes, ditescere sperans, Rusticus, et nobis crux bene nostra facit. Affliction, doth to many adde More value, then, before, they had.
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04/07/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 97:
Victrix Fortunae Sapientia Victrix Fortunae, Sapientia sancta tonantis Durat et, exsuperans cuncta pericla, viget. Though Fortune, hath a powerfull Name Yet, Vertue overcomes the same.
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04/08/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 98:
Aut Mors Aut Vita Decora Alterutrum optandum est aut mors aut vita decora; Turpe fuga vitam quaerere: malo mori. A Life, with good-repute, Jle have Or, winne an honourable Grave.
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04/09/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 99:
Donec Totum Impleat Orbem Augescit, donec totum luna impleat orbem; Gallorum talis gloria regis erat. Shee shall increase in glory, still Vntill her light, the world, doth fill.
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04/10/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 100:
Virtus Lorica Fidelis Rebus in adversis, Virtus lorica fidelis, Negligit ambiguae tela maligna Deae. True Vertue is a Coat of Maile 'Gainst which, no Weapons can prevaile.
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04/11/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 101:
Si Recte Facies Si recte facies te certa corona manebit Danda bonis, tandem danda corona piis. If well thou dost, and well intend Thou shalt be crowned, in the end.
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04/12/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 102:
Superat Sollertia Vires Nautarum vires sollertia cauta sciuri Vincit, et in ligni cortice nare docet. A little Wit, may stand in stead When Strength doth faile, in time of need.
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04/13/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 103:
Non Sine Causa Non frustra gladium princeps gerit, aut sine causa, Sed facit officium, praecipiente Deo. To Kings, both Sword and Mace pertaine And, these they doe not beare in vaine.
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04/14/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 104:
Pando Recondita Omnia luminibus perlustro, recondita pando; Me nihil incauto, callide Munde, facis. He, that concealed things will finde Must looke before him, and behinde.
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04/15/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 105:
Virtute Duce, Comite Fortuna Sit Fortuna comes, Virtus dux inclyta facti, Non labor in Domino, noster inanis erit. Good Fortune will with him abide That hath true Vertue, for his guide.
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04/16/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 106:
Florebo, Prospiciente Deo Solis ad adspectum, veluti rosa verna virescit Sic ego florebo, prospiciente Deo. When prosperous our Affaires doe growe God's Grace it is, that makes themso.
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04/17/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 107:
Fac et Spera Subditus esto Deo, mandato munere fungens, Et spera in miseris, et pete, rebus opem. If thou thy Duties truely doe Of thy Reward, be hopefull too.
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04/18/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 108:
Rerum Sapientia Custos Optima gestarum rerum, sapientia custos, Aeternis condens, fortia facta, libris. By Wisedome, things which passe away Are best preserved from decay.
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04/19/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 109:
Labore Et Constantia Omnia perficies constante labore, nec ullum Difficile est, illi qui bene pergit, opus. Good Hopes, we best accomplish may By lab'ring in a constant-Way.
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04/20/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 110:
Evertit Et Aequat Sic Deus interdum magnos evertit, ut aequet Sorte illos miseris qui sine honore iacent. Ere thou a fruitfull-Cropp shalt see Thy ground must plough'd and harro'wd be.
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04/21/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 111:
Scientia Immutabilis Turpe est, cum sapiens cunctas mutatur in horas: Constantes fortes, nam decet esse viros. True Knowledge is a constant Friend Whose Friendship, never shall have end.
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04/22/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 112:
Virtute Ac Studio Per Orbem Fama Perpetua Comparatur Virtus ac studium causa est, quod in orbe, per omne Aevum, perpetuo gloria nostra viret. By Studiousnesse, in Vertue's waies Men gaine an universall-praise.
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04/23/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 113:
Noli Altum Sapere Noli altum sapere, et plus quam mortalia fas est Pectora; nam sapere, non nimium sapere est. Above thy Knowledge, doe not rise But, with Sobrietie, be wise.
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04/24/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 114:
Tractant Fabrilia Fabri Carmen opus nostrum est, tractant fabrilia fabri, Quisque suum solita tempus in arte locat. When each man keepes unto his Trade Then, all things better will be made.
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04/25/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 115:
Non Dormit Qui Custodit Detinet hunc non alta quies similisque sapori, Qui vigili, nostras res, ratione, regit. A Shepherd carefull of the Sheepe At all times, faithfull Watch doth keepe.
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04/26/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 116:
In Spe Et Labore Transigo Vitam Spes me alit atque labor, miseram sic transigo vitam; Non nisi in aeterna est pace beata quies. Our Dayes, untill our Life hath end In Labours, and in Hopes, wee spend.
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04/27/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 117:
Prudente Simplicitate Vitam quod faciat beatiorem Prudens simplicitas, pie putamus. Man's life, no Temper, more doth blesse Then Simple-prudent-harmelessenesse.
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04/28/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 118:
Transitus Celer Est Et Avolamus Transitus hinc celer est, subitoque volare videmur Caelestem in patriam, ad gaudia sancta poli. Where er'e we dwell, the Heav'ns are neere Let us but fly, and wee are there.
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04/29/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 119:
Pedetentim Per glaciem cautus pedetentim transeo, lente Qui properat, tarde qui sapit, ille sapit. His Pace, must wary be, and slow That hath a Slippery-way to goe.
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04/30/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 120:
Pro Lege Et Pro Grege Dux, vitam, bonus, et pro lege, et pro grege ponit, Haec veluti pullos sanguine spargit avis. Our Pelican, by bleeding, thus Fulfill'd the Law, and cured Vs.
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05/01/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 121:
Discite Iustitiam Discite iustitiam moniti et non temnere regem, Qui longas tendit, per loca cuncta, manus. Bee Iust; for, neither Sea nor Land Shall hide thee from the Royall-hand.
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05/02/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 122:
Non Est Mortale Quod Opto Munde immunde vale, non est mortale quod opto, Sidera, sublimi vertice summa petam. Take wing, my Soule, and mount up higher For, Earth, fulfills not my Desire.
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05/03/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 123:
In Se Sua Per Vestigia Volvitur Sic in se, sua per vestigia, volvitur annus, Motibus aeternis tempora continuans. Through many spaces, Time doth run And, endeth, where it first begun.
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05/04/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 124:
Nulla Dies Sine Linea Nulla dies abeat, qin linea ducta sit, usus Solus erit, magnos qui facit artifices. Each Day a Line, small tasks appeares Yet, much it makes in threescore Yeares.
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05/05/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 125:
Ad Regis Nutus Ad regis nutus, procerum se vertere turba Adsolet, et sequitur principis aula animum. Our outward Hopes will take effect According to the King's aspect.
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05/06/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 126:
Hac Virtutis Iter Hac Virtutis iter, non qua te foeda voluptas, Ad laevam, recta de ratione, trahit. The Right-hand way, is Vertues Path Though rugged Passages it hath.
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05/07/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 127:
Concedo Nulli Numen agro positum, fines ego terminus agri, Concedo nulli, cuique suum tribuens. I was erected for a Bound And I resolve to stand my ground.
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05/08/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 128:
Manus Manum Lavat Sic bene conveniunt, caro cum coniuge coniux, Cum manus una, manum proluit alterius. Where Lovers fitly matched be In mutuall-duties, they agree.
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05/09/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 129:
Legibus Et Armis Legibus ac armis mundi moderamur habenas, Regibus, haec curae convenit esse, bonis. When Law, and Armes, together meet The World descends, to kisse their feet.
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05/10/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 130:
Non Quam Formosa Sed Quam Recta Non quam formosa at quam sim modo recta requirit, Qui res ad normam, cum ratione, locat. Faire-shewes, we should not so much heed As the Vprightnesse of the Deed.
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05/11/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 131:
Aliis Inserviendo Consumor Ut candela perit, nobis dum lumina praestat: Dux ita, subiectos dum fovet, ipse cadit. My Substance, and my Light, are spent In seeking other mens content.
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05/12/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 132:
Ditat Servata Fides Ut praestes videas, si quid promittis amico, Nam servata fides ditat et auget opes. The safest Riches, hee shall gaine Who alwayes Faithfull doth remaine.
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05/13/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 133:
Fures Privati In Nervo, Publici In Auro Publica qui rapiunt fures, vincla aurea gestant, Proh pudor, in nervo est qui bona priva tulit. Poore-Theeves, in Halters, we behold And, great-Theeves, in their Chaines of gold.
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05/14/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 134:
Memento Mori Res est plena boni sanctae meditatio mortis; Dum sinit haec igitur vita, memento mori. Whil'st thou dost, here, injoy thy breath Continue mindfull of thy Death.
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05/15/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 135:
Serva Modum Mens servare modum, rebus sufflata secundis, Nescit et affectus frena tenere sui. Doe not the golden Meane, exceed In Word, in Passion, nor in Deed.
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05/16/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 136:
Fulcrum Tutissimum Quem manus alma Dei fulcit, tutissimus ille est, Nec facile Satanae frangitur insidiis. Wee then have got the surest prop When God, alone, becomes our Hope.
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05/17/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 137:
Virtus Inexpugnabilis Ictibus invidiae, Virtus invicta resistit, Mallens ut firmum nil adamanta movet. True Vertue, firme, will alwayes bide By whatsoever suffrings tride.
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05/18/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 138:
Veritas Premitur Non Opprimitur Saepe equidem pressa at nondum oppressa inclyta veri Diva fuit, dextra praeside tuta Dei. Truth, oft oppressed, wee may see But, quite supprest it cannot bee.
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05/19/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 139:
Pas A Pas [versus latini desunt] They, who but slowly-paced are By plodding on, may travaile farre.
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05/20/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 140:
Fortuna Ut Luna Vultus Fortunae variatur imagine lunae: Stare loco nescit, passibus ambiguis. Vncertaine, Fortunes Favours, bee And, as the Moone, so changeth Shee.
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05/21/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 141:
Ante Ferit Quam Flamma Micet Ante ferit, quam flamma micet, chalibem (ecce!) lapillis; Urge opus officii, si cupis esse aliquid. Untill the Steele, the Flint shall smite It will afford nor Heat, nor Light.
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05/22/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 142:
Paupertate Premor, Sublevor Ingenio Ut me pluma levat, sic sarcina praegravat ingens: Paupertate premor, sublevor ingenio. My Wit got Wings and, high had flowne. But, Povertie did keepe mee downe.
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05/23/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 143:
Virtus Unita Fortior Fortior unita est Virtus; concordia firmat Omnia, quae discors dissipat invidia. A Mischiefe, hardly can be done Where many-pow'rs are knit in one.
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05/24/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 144:
Amore Mutuo Virginibus, natura parens, insevit amorem; In pueros pueris mutuus ardor inest. They, best injoy their Hearts desires In whom, Love, kindles mutuall-fires.
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05/25/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 145:
Concordia Insuperabilis Concordes superare potest vis nulla, nec ullus Disrumpet fidae foedus amicitiae. Where many-Forces joyned are Vnconquerable-pow'r, is there.
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05/26/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 146:
In Manu Dei Cor Regis Regum corda manu Deus omnipotente gubernat, Ut mundum auxilio consilioque iuvent. The Hearts of Kings are in God's Hands And, as He lifts, He Them commands.
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05/27/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 147:
Celata Virtus Ignavia Est Paulum sepultae distat inertiae Celata Virtus. A Vertue hidden, or not us'd Is either Sloth, or Grace abus'd.
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05/28/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 148:
Redibo Plenior Luna redit semper, sed lumine plenior aucto, Praeda rex, victo, plenior, hoste, redit. The Moone, which is decreasing now When shee returnes, will fuller, grow.
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05/29/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 149:
Nusquam Tuta Fides Nusquam tuta fides: nec somnus tutus ab hoste; Qui sapit, hic cautus, nocte dieque, pavet. Bee warie, wheresoe're, thou bee For, from deceit, no place is free.
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05/30/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 150:
Hodie Mihi, Cras Tibi Fert hodierna mihi lux, fors tibi crastina fatum, Unus post alium, tandem discedimus omnes. This Day, my Houre-glasse, forth is runne Thy Torch, to Morrow, may bee done.
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05/31/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 151:
Non Inferiora Secutus Respice, mens; sursum non inferiora secutus, Caelestis quaeram lumina iustitiae. Whil'st I, the Sunne's bright Face may view I will no meaner Light pursue.
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06/01/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 152:
In Manu Domini Omnes Sunt Fines Terrae In Domini stat cardo manu, quo vertitur orbis, Et digitis fines continet ipse suis. The Earth is God's, and in his Hands Are all the Corners of the Lands.
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06/02/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 153:
Quod Non Es, Ne Videare Cave Stultitia e gremio fatuorum prominet ultro, At tu quod non es, ne videare cave. By seeming other than thou art Thou dost performe a foolish part.
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06/03/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 154:
Festinat Decurrere Festinat celeri lapsu decurrere vita, Et certam praesens vix habet hora fidem. Pursue thy Workes, without delay For, thy short houres runne fast away.
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06/04/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 155:
Abrumpam Omnia sunt hominum tenui pendentia filo, Quod Deus abrumpet cum volet, esto pius. Repent, or God will breake the thread By which, thy doome hangs o're thy head.
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06/05/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 156:
Hinc Dolor Inde Fuga Sunt infixa mihi Domini tela Omnipotentis, Pectoribus nostris hinc dolor, inde fuga. When woe is in our selves begun Then, whither from it, can wee run?
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06/06/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 157:
Captivum Impune Lacessunt Ecce catum mures captivum impune lacessunt, Causa quibus mortis plurima, liber, erat. When Magistrates confined are They revell, who were kept in feare.
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06/07/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 158:
Restat De Victore Orientis O homo, cur cumulas nummos? Hoc ille reliquit, Qui totum superans rex orientis erat. Loe, heere is all, that hee possest Which once was Victor of the East.
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06/08/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 159:
Insperata Floruit Insperata Dei iussu, mox floruit, atque Maturos fructus, arida virga, tulit. When Hopes, quite frustrate were become The Wither'd-branch did freshly bloome.
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06/09/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 160:
Nescit Labi Virtus Ipsa suis opibus contra omnes fulta ruinas, Virtus, non ullo labitur, alma, loco. True Vertue, whatsoere betides In all extreames, unmoov'd abides.
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06/10/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 161:
Hodie Sic Vertitur Orbis Quid mirum, cancri mundum consistere tergo, Sic hodie quoniam vertitur orbis iter. The motion of the World, this day Is mov'd the quite contrarie way.
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06/11/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 162:
Vis Nescia Vinci Hostibus adversis concors vis nescia vinci, Pugnat coniunctis viribus, ac animis. Invincibilitie is there Where Order, Strength, and Vnion are.
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06/12/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 163:
Quo Fata Trahunt Quid facias? Quo Fata trahunt retrahuntque, sequendum est, Illa etiam invitos vis rapit; ergo, sequor. When thou art shipwrackt in Estate Submit with patience, unto Fate.
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06/13/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 164:
ΟΙΚΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΣ, ΟΙΚΟΣ ΑΡΙΣΤΟΣ [versus latini desunt] The best, and fairest House, to mee Is that, where best I love to bee.
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06/14/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 165:
Deus Dat Cui Vult Imperium divina manus dat cui libet, illud Non est humanae tradere sortis opus. The King, his pow'r from God receives For, hee alone the Scepter gives.
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06/15/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 166:
Indignum Fortuna Fovet Indignum Fortuna fovet, stultissima porcum, Et mendicantes negligit Aonidas. Her favours, Fortune, oft imparts To those that are of no deserts.
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06/16/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 167:
Stultorum Adiumenta Nocumenta Anseribus fatuus constringit colla, per amnem Dum vadit; hoc stulti more iuvando nocent. The best good-turnes that Fooles can doe us Proove disadvantages unto us.
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06/17/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 168:
Te Stante, Virebo Auxiliis suffulta tuis te stante virebo, Donec eris felix, integra semper ero. Though weaknesse unto mee belong In my Supporter, I am strong.
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06/18/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 169:
Ferio Et pueros ferio et teneras, mea regna, puellas: Saevus amor dicor; me metuunt superi. Be wary, whosoe're thou be For, from Loves arrowes, none are free.
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06/19/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 170:
Quocumque Ferar Non refert quocumque ferar; ferar unus et idem, Cum similis semper totus ubique mihi. On whether side soe're I am I, still, appeare to bee the same.
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06/20/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 171:
Bella In Vista, Dentro Trista [versus latini desunt] Deformitie, within may bee Where outward Beauties we doe see.
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06/21/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 172:
En Dextra Fidesque Ne fratri frater diffide; en dextra fidesque: Haec tibi sint firmae pignus amicitiae. My Hand and Heart, in one agree What can you more desire of mee?
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06/22/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 173:
Varium et Mutabile Semper Linguae nulla fides, varium et mutabile semper Femina, sive gravis, sive ea causa levis. No Emblem, can at full declare How fickle, Minds-unconstant are.
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06/23/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 174:
Gaudet Patientia Duris Sorte sub adversa, gaudet patientia duris, Et capit ex ipsis, solatia commoda, damnis. Hee that enjoyes a patient Minde Can Pleasures in Afflictions finde.
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06/24/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 175:
Sic Spectanda Fides Obryzum explorat ceu Lydia gemma metallum, Sic etiam in dubia est sorte probanda fides. All is not Gold, which makes a show But, what the Touchstone findeth so.
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06/25/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 176:
Non Semper Arcum Tendit Interdum ad cytharae cantans agit otia nervos, Non arcum semper tendit Apollo suum. Apollo shoots not ev'ry day But, sometime on his Harpe doth play.
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06/26/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 177:
Vive Memor Lethi; Fugit Hora Vive memor lethi; fugit hora; memento salutis Dum licet et vitam, ceu moriturus, age. Live, ever mindfull of thy dying For, Time is alwayes from thee flying.
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06/27/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 178:
Mediis Tranquillus In Undis Halcyon in mediis tranquillus construit undis Nidum, praesidio tutus ubique Dei. In ev'ry Storme, hee standeth fast Whose dwelling, on the Rocke is plac'd.
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06/28/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 179:
Bona Fide Vir bonus in miseris succurrit rebus amico, Atque bona, servat foedera sancta, fide. That's Friendship, and true-love, indeed Which firme abides, in time of need.
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06/29/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 180:
Pacisque Bonus Bellique Minister Est gladius pacisque bonus, bellique minister, Hostibus, et miseris res metuenda reis. The Sword hath place, till War doth cease And, usefull is, in time of Peace.
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06/30/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 181:
Par Sit Fortuna Labori Praemia Virtuti, et par sit Fortuna labori: Ulterius gratis paenitet esse probum. A Fortune is ordain'd for thee According as thy Labours hee.
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07/01/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 182:
Post Nubila, Phoebus Post pluvias formosa dies, post nubila Phoebus, Post lacrimas tandem laetior hora venit. Let none in troublous times repine For, after Stormes, the Sun will shine.
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07/02/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 183:
Omnis Victoria A Domino Vincere vis? Summi est victoria regis ab illo Qui petit, et pugnat cum prece, victor erit. For whatsoever, Man doth strive The Conquest, God alone, doth give.
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07/03/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 184:
Ne Quid Nimis Angustum quicquid superest, vas respuit, ergo Infundas ne quid forte caveto nimis. Since overmuch, will over-fill Powre out enough; but doe not spill.
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07/04/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 185:
Per Angusta Ad Augusta Angustis, augusta, viis petit ardua Virtus, Non datur, ad caelum currere lata via. They passe through many stormes, and streights Who rise to any glorious heights.
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07/05/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 186:
Fiducia Concors Quod petet, omne feret, Christum, fiducia concors, Nil populo, Dominus denegat ille, suo. God, ever will bee present, there Where, of one Faith, and Mind they are.
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07/06/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 187:
Pro Me Si Mereor In Me Hoc pro me pugna, sed si meruisse videbor, In me; sic ducibus, rex ait, ense dato. Protect mee, if I worhty bee If I demerit, punish mee.
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07/07/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 188:
Hac Atque Illac Perfluit Pertusum meretrix vas est quod perfluit omni Parte, nec arcanum nec Venerem retinet. The Tongue, which every secret speakes Is like a Barrell full of leakes.
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07/08/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 189:
Utcumque Qua quimus, qua parte licet constringimus anguem Utcumque hoc, fugiens sors retinenda, modo est. How ever thou the Viper take. A dang'rous hazzard thou dost make.
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07/09/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 190:
Fata Obstant Obstant (quid faciam?) pulchris, fata invida, coeptis Ut nequeam cursum continuare meum. The gaining of a rich Estate Seemes, many times, restrain'd by Fate.
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07/10/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 191:
Ut Ne Quid Dedeceat Ne quid dedeceat, facto caveamus in omni, Apta rei caput est, tempora nosse, suae. In all thine Actions, have a care That no unseemlinesse appeare.
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07/11/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 192:
Non Nobis Ut vos, non vobis, canitis bona carmina, vates, Sic nos non nobis mellificamus apes. Wee, bring the Hony to the Hive But, others, by our labours thrive.
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07/12/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 193:
Astra Deus Regit Te Deus et genii, stellae, ratioque gubernant, Namque regit genios, et regit astra Deus. God, by their Names, the Stars doth call And, hee is Ruler of them all.
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07/13/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 194:
Furor Fit Laesa Saepius Patientia Saepe furor fit laesa nimis patientia, noli Qui te non laedunt, laedere saepe bonos. Who, Patience tempts, beyond her strength Will make it Fury, at the length.
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07/14/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 195:
Caecus Nil Luce Iuvatur Caecus nil facibus nil lychni luce iuvatur Nec videt in media noctua stulta die. Hee that is blind, will nothing see What light soe're about him bee.
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07/15/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 196:
Inter Utrumque Volat Inter utrumque volat, dubiis victoria pennis, hic modo victor ait, mox ait alter, erit. None knowes, untill the Fight be past Who shall bee Victor, at the last.
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07/16/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 197:
Si Deus Voluerit Si Deus ille volet, qui vitam dat mihi, vita Quo se sustentet, sat mihi panis erit. Why should I feare the want of Bread? If God so please, I shall bee fed.
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07/17/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 198:
Omnis Caro Faenum Omnis homo faenum, quod mane virescit et aret Discendente die, crescit ut intereat. All Flesh, is like the wither'd Hay And, so it strings, and fades away.
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07/18/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 199:
Perit Quod Elapsum Est Continuo fugit hora, perit de tempore quantum Elapsum est parcus temporis esto tui. Make use of Time, that's comming on For, that is perish'd, which is gone.
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07/19/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 200:
Perseveranti Dabitur Serta feret, Domino si ad finem, subditus usque Quis perseveret, ultimum. The Garland, He alone shall weare Who, to the Goale, doth persevere.
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07/20/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 1:
Cetera Mortis Erunt; Vivitur Ingenio Disce bonas artes, et opes contemne caducas. Vivitur ingenio; cetera mortis erunt. By Knowledge onely, Life wee gaine, All other things to Death pertaine.
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07/21/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 2:
Constans Sapientia Omne malum exsuperat constans sapientia, mortem Spernit, et adversa sorte tonante viget. The Man that hath true Wisdome got, Continues firme, and wavers not.
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07/22/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 5:
Labore Virtus, Virtute Gloria Paratur Saepe labore fuit Virtus, Virtute parata Gloria, non alio concilianda modo. By Labour, Vertue may be gain'd; By Vertue, Glorie is attain'd.
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07/23/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 6:
Non Obest Virtuti Sors Virtuti sors nulla nocet; volat aurea Virtus Ultra Helicendum; sors perfida versat humum. Though Fortune prove true Vertues Foe, It cannot worke her Overthrowe.
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07/24/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 7:
Non Sceptro, Sed Plectro Ducitur Non sceptro virgo sed plectro ducitur; aurum Spernit amor; Venerem musica blanda movet. A fickle Woman wanton growne, Preferres a Crowd, before a Crowne.
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07/25/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 8:
In Hunc Intuens Pius Esto Esse pius cupis: hunc saltem adspice, qui fuit olim Tu quod es, et quod eris mox erit ipse cinis. This Ragge of Death, which thou shalt see, Consider it; And Pious bee.
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07/26/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 9:
In Nocte Consilium Consilium in tenebris capias et nocte profunda: Humanis obstat sensibus alma dies. Before thou bring thy Workes to Light, Consider on them, in the Night.
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07/27/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 10:
Spernit Pericula Virtus Non adversa timet spernitque pericula Virtus; Illa vel in medio nescit obire mari. An Innocent no Danger feares, How great soever it appeares.
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07/28/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 11:
Lente Sed Attente Lente equidem tamen attente gradior; mora nulla est; Si modo sat bene quo vis, cito sat venies. When thou a Dangerous-Way dost goe, Walke surely, though thy pace be slowe.
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07/29/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 13:
Remigio Ventisque Secundis Navigo remigio felix ventisque secundis, Sic bene perficiam, quod bene coepit, iter. To him a happy Lot befalls That hath a Ship, and prosp'rous Gales.
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07/30/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 14:
Quo Me Vertam Nescio Nescio quo vertam mentem; vocat ardua Virtus Huc, illuc Venus et splendida luxuries. When Vice and Vertue Youth shall wooe, Tis hard to say, which may 'twill goe.
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07/31/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 15:
Dum Nutrio Consumor Consumor miserum, flammas dum nutrio, lignum, Officium in damno est: nil bene facta iuvant. I pine, that others may not perish, And waste my Selfe, their Life to cherish.
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08/01/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 16:
Concussus Surgo Concussus surgo: casus me tollit in altum, Plaudit ut in mediis mens cruce pressa malis. When to suppresse us, Men intend, They make us higher to ascend.
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08/02/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 17:
Dum Extendar Dum extendar, duros ictus tot perfero; nomen ob clarum cur quis ferre recuset idem? Till God hath wrought us to his Will, The Hammer we shall suffer still.
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08/03/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 18:
Matura Matura: mora longa nocet; spes omnis in alis; Instat qui te vult prendere, papilio. From thence, where Nets and Snares are layd, Make-hast; lest els you be betray'd.
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08/04/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 19:
Ad Scopum Licet Aegre et Frustra Volve, scopum donec, licet aegre, attingere possis; Et frustra, molem volve, revolve tamen. A Foole, in Folly taketh Paine, Although he labour still in vaine.
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08/05/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 20:
Transeat Perfer et obdura: tempestas transeat olim, Fulgebit puro laetior axe dies. A Sive, of shelter maketh show; But ev'ry Storme will through it goe.
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08/06/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 21:
Mors Vitae Initium Grana velut putrefacta novas meditantur aristas; Sic vitae mors est haec quoque principium. Death is no Losse, but rather, Gaine; For wee by Dying, Life attaine.
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08/07/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 22:
Quid Si Sic Quid si sic? forsan cubito sim longior, heuheu. Non ars Naturae, corrigit, ingenium. Though he endeavour all he can, An Ape, will never be a Man.
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08/08/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 23:
Patior Ut Potiar Ut potiar, patior stimulos pro melle; dolores Mille, ut mille feram pectore delicias. By Paine, on Pleasures we doe seize; And, we by Suff'rance, purchase Ease.
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08/09/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 24:
Consequitur Quodcumque Petit Consequitur quodcumque petit Dictynna sagittis, Et mens consequitur quod pia cumque petit. Who by good Meanes, good things would gaine, Shall never seeke, nor aske in vaine.
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08/10/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 25:
Non Quam Crebro Sed Quam Bene Non tu quam crebro iaculeris, quam bene refert; Contingat metam, missa sagitta, suam. Oft Shooting, doth not Archers make; But, hitting right the Marke they take.
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08/11/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 26:
Durabo Durabo, et quondam res exspectabo secundas, Quamvis nunc male sit, non male semper erit. With Patience, I the Storme sustaine; For, Sun-shine still doth follow Raine.
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08/12/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 27:
Ubi Helena, Ibi Troia Certe ubi Tyndaris est, ibi Troia; ubi bella puella Bella movet telis aemula turba est suis. Where Hellen is, there, will be Warre; For, Death and Lust, Companions are.
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08/13/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 29:
Non Uno Sternitur Ictu Nitere in adversis, non uno sternitur ictu, Quae longo e dura tempore crevit humo. By many Strokes, that Worke is done, Which cannot be perform'd at One.
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08/14/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 31:
Sapiens Dominabitur Astris Astra regunt homines; sapiens dominabitur astris Et poterit notis cautior esse malis. Hee, over all the Starres doth raigne, That unto Wisdome can attaine.
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08/15/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 32:
Ex Utroque Caesar Artibus ac armis: ab utrisque ego Caesar in orbe Dicor; erunt artes armaque noster amor. A Princes most ennobling Parts, Are Skill in Armes, and Love to Arts.
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08/16/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 33:
Persequar Exstinctum Persequar extinctum te, O Pyrame; qui tua laesit Viscera mucro, iecur transeat ille meum. True-Lovers Lives, in one Heart lye, Both Live, or both together Dye.
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08/17/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 34:
Flammescit Uterque Vero ardore pari face cum flammescit uterque Is dici meruit non simulatus amor. When Two agree in their Desire, One Sparke will set them both on Fire.
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08/18/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 35:
Posteritati Non mihi condo nemus, sed gratus posteritati Quod dederant atavi reddere constitui He that delights to Plant and Set, Makes After-Ages in his Debt.
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08/19/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 36:
Nil Penna, Sed Usus En struthum nil penna iuvat, quod nesciat uti: Non penna est scribas quae facit, usus erit. To Have, and not to Vse the same; Is not our Glory, but our Shame.
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08/20/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 37:
Dum Clavum Rectum Teneam Dum clavum rectum teneam, navimque gubernem, Uni committam cetera cuncta Deo. He, that his Course directly Steeres, Nor Stormes, nor Windy-Censures feares.
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08/21/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 38:
Si Sciens Fallo Si te fallo sciens, feriat me Iupiter ultor, Dicebat pangens foedera Roma vetus. A sudden Death, with Shame, is due To him, that, sweares What is untrue.
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08/22/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 39:
Speque Metuque Pavet Speque metuque pavet callido cor amore perustum; Spes est sollicito plena timore Venus. Where strong Desires are entertain'd, The Heart 'twixt Hope, and Feare, is pain'd.
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08/23/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 41:
Puris Manibus Ad divos manibus puris adeunto, fideli Pectore, quo possint pondus habere preces. Let him, that at Gods Altar stands, In Innocencie, wash his Hands.
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08/24/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 42:
Lingua Quo Tendis Garrula, quo tendis? Quo te furor, impia lingua, abripit? Ah, presso, disce tacere, labro. No Heart can thinke, to what strange ends, The Tongues unruely Motion tends.
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08/25/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 44:
Flavescent Flavescent segetes cum sol volet; mala iusto In melius rediget tempore longa dies. Those Fields, which yet appeare not so, When Harvest comes, will yellow grow.
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08/26/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 45:
Finis Ab Origine Pendet Nascentes morimur; finisque ab origine pendet; De vita ad mortem mors rediviva trahit. As soone, as wee to bee, begunne; We did beginne, to be Vndone.
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08/27/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 46:
Tandem Fit Arbor Exiguus tandem grandis fit surculus arbor; abiectusque puer saepe peritus homo. Though very small, at first, it be, A Sprout, at length, becomes a Tree.
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08/28/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 47:
Superata Cruce Coronor Rebus in adversis superata sorte coronor: Sic sapiens patiens sub cruce laetus ovat. When we above the Crosse can rise, A Crowne, for us, prepared lies.
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08/29/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 48:
Mors Sceptra Ligonibus Aequat Pallida mors aequo pede sceptra ligonibus aequat, Et regum ante aulas pulsat, et ante casam. In Death, no Difference is made, Betweene the Scepter, and the Spade.
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08/30/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 49:
Paulatim, Non Impetu Paulatim leni decurrit arenula lapsu Non impetu delabitur. What cannot be by Force attain'd, By Leisure, and Degrees, is gain'd.
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08/31/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 50:
De Parvis Grandis Acervus Erit Add parum parvo, parvo superadde pusillum, Tandem de parvis grandis acervus erit. Of Little-Gaines, let Care be had; For, of small Eares, great Mowes are made.
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09/01/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 51:
Nequeo Compescere Multos Perfero; quid faciam? Nequeo compescere multos; Si vis cedendo vincere, disce pati. We best shall quiet clamorous Thronges When, we our selves, can rule our Tongues.
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09/02/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 52:
Ingenii Largitor Venter Me docet ingenii venter largitor et artis, Calculus impositus quod bene trudat aquam. When wee by Hunger, VVisdome gaine Our Guts, are wiser then our Braine.
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09/03/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 53:
Musica, Serva Dei Musica, serva Dei, nobis haec otia fecit: Illa potest homines, illa movere Deum. Though Musicke be of some abhor'd She, is the Handmaid of the Lord.
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09/04/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 55:
Consensu Populi Regnum Subsistit Consensu populi regnum subsistit, et urbes Pace vigent, cives si bene conveniant. That Kingdome will establish'd bee Wherein the People well agree.
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09/05/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 56:
Qui Me Alit, Me Extinguit Qui me alit, extinguit; qui me fovet et movet, ille, Cum minime credo, me necat, hostis amor. From that, by which I somewhat am The Cause of my Destruction came.
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09/06/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 58:
Post Tentationem, Consolatio Languescunt flores radiis solaribus usti; Per pluvias soliti tollere sponte caput. When wee have greatest Griefes and Feares Then, Consolation sweet'st appeares.
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09/07/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 59:
Pro Gallinis Ut pro gallinis, victoriae amore, salaces, Non praedae, galli bella cruenta movent. To brawle for Gaine, the Cocke doth sleight But, for his Females, he will fight.
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09/08/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 61:
In Silentio Et Spe Ornant mortales taciturna silentia sanctos; Spes silet exspectans, danda brabea piis. They that in Hope, and Silence, live The best Contentment, may atchive.
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09/09/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 64:
Cosi Di Ben Amar Porto Tormento Musca velut sequitur flammam ac sese iniicit igni, Sic Veneris telis laeta iuventa perit. [no English version]
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09/10/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 66:
Regni Corona Rex Qui scit honore bonos cumulare, et plectere sontes, Rex erit is regni, vera corona, sui. A King, that prudently Commands Becomes the glory of his Lands.
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09/11/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 67:
Studio Et Vigilantia Qui vigili studio sapientem scripta volutat, Hic dici doctus, cur mereatur, habet. By Studie, and by Watchfulnesse The Jemme of Knowledge, we possesse.
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09/12/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 68:
Arte Et Marte Sunt duo qui faciunt ut rex in honore sit: Ars Mars; Gloria ab arte venit, gloria Marte venit. When Mars, and Pallas, doe agree Great workes, by them, effected bee.
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09/13/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 70:
Amor Docet Musicam Oblectant animos cytharae, cantusque, lyraeque; Musica blandus amor plectra movere docet. Love, a Musician is profest And, of all Musicke, is the best.
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09/14/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 71:
Non Te Sed Nummos Non te, sed nummos, turpissima bestia sponsus, Crede mihi, qui te tum bene tractat, amat. Thy seeming-Lover, false will bee And, love thy Money, more than Thee.
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09/15/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 73:
Humana Fumus Pulvis et umbra sumus; pulvis nihil est nisi fumus, Sed nihil est fumus; nos nihil ergo sumus. Hee, that on Earthly-things, doth trust Dependeth, upon Smoake, and Dust.
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09/16/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 74:
Omnia Mea Mecum Porto Porto domumque meam mecum meaque omnia; multis Regibus hoc ipso ditior et potior. I beare, about mee, all my store And, yet, a King enjoyes not more.
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09/17/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 75:
Tamen Discam Et licet in tumbam pes decidat alter et alter Vivat adhuc studiis invigilabo tamen. To Learning, J a love should have Although one foot were in the Grave.
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09/18/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 76:
Virtuti Fortuna Comes Virtuti Fortuna comes, sudore paratur, Fructus honos oneris, fructus honoris onus. Good-fortune, will by those abide In whom, True-vertue doth reside.
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09/19/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 78:
Ex Bello Pax Ex bello pax alma venit, quam poscimus omnes; In galeis condit, pax veneranda, favos. The Bees, will in an Helmet breed And, Peace, doth after Warre, succeed.
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09/20/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 79:
Cor Rectum Inquirit Scientiam Nosse Deum, metuisse Deum, sapientia summa est, Quaerere cor rectum hanc, nocte dieque solet. The Heart of him, that is upright In Heavenly-knowledge, takes delight.
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09/21/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 81:
Pueros Castigo Virosque Discipulos ut virga novos, sic virgo maritos Castigat; pueros haec domat, illa viros. Behold, you may, the Picture, here Of what, keepes Man, and Childe, in feare.
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09/22/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 82:
Vita Mortalium Vigilia Vana velut nil sunt vigilatae insomnia noctis; Sic spatium est, quod in hoc vivimus orbe, nihil. Death's one long-Sleepe; and, Life's no more But one short-Watch, an houre before.
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09/23/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 83:
Manet Immutabile Fatum Legibus aeternis, manet immutabile fatum, Non plus fata tamen, quam pia vota, valent. What ever God did fore-decree Shall, without faile, fulfilled be.
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09/24/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 84:
Deterius Formido Carcere clausa meo, formido vulturis ungues; Duplex poena premit me, satis una foret. My Fortune, I had rather beare Then come, where greater perills are.
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09/25/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 85:
Adversis Clarius Ardet Inconcussa manens, adversis clarius ardet, Et duplicat vires ignibus Aetna novis. The more contrary Windes doe blow The greater Vertues praise will grow.
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09/26/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 86:
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi Cernite mortales, sic transit gloria mundi, Noster honor cinis, et pulveris umbra sumus. Even as the Smoke doth passe away So, shall all Worldly-pompe decay.
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09/27/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 88:
Suum Cuique Tribue Cuique suum tribuat, poenas vel praemia, iudex, lance pari ac aequis omnia ponderibus. False Weights, with Measures false eschew And, give to ev'ry man, their Due.
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09/28/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 91:
Viribus Iungenda Sapientia Viribus est iungenda modis sapientia cunctis; uti qui nescit robore, saepe cadit. When great Attempts are undergone Ioyne Strength and Wisedome, both in one.
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09/29/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 93:
Recto Cursu Culmen ad Aeonidum recto contendere cursu Fert animus Pindi saxa per et tribulos. No passage can divert the Course Of Pegasus, the Muses Horse.
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09/30/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 94:
Spes Alit Agricolas Spes alit agricolas messis Dea certa futurae, illa iubet fidae credere semen humo. The Husbandman, doth sowthe Seeds And, then, on Hope, till Harvest, feeds.
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10/01/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 96:
Tribulatio Ditat Tribulat atque quatit segetes, ditescere sperans, Rusticus, et nobis crux bene nostra facit. Affliction, doth to many adde More value, then, before, they had.
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10/02/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 97:
Victrix Fortunae Sapientia Victrix Fortunae, Sapientia sancta tonantis Durat et, exsuperans cuncta pericla, viget. Though Fortune, hath a powerfull Name Yet, Vertue overcomes the same.
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10/03/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 98:
Aut Mors Aut Vita Decora Alterutrum optandum est aut mors aut vita decora; Turpe fuga vitam quaerere: malo mori. A Life, with good-repute, Jle have Or, winne an honourable Grave.
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10/04/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 99:
Donec Totum Impleat Orbem Augescit, donec totum luna impleat orbem; Gallorum talis gloria regis erat. Shee shall increase in glory, still Vntill her light, the world, doth fill.
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10/05/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 100:
Virtus Lorica Fidelis Rebus in adversis, Virtus lorica fidelis, Negligit ambiguae tela maligna Deae. True Vertue is a Coat of Maile 'Gainst which, no Weapons can prevaile.
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10/06/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 101:
Si Recte Facies Si recte facies te certa corona manebit Danda bonis, tandem danda corona piis. If well thou dost, and well intend Thou shalt be crowned, in the end.
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10/07/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 102:
Superat Sollertia Vires Nautarum vires sollertia cauta sciuri Vincit, et in ligni cortice nare docet. A little Wit, may stand in stead When Strength doth faile, in time of need.
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10/08/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 103:
Non Sine Causa Non frustra gladium princeps gerit, aut sine causa, Sed facit officium, praecipiente Deo. To Kings, both Sword and Mace pertaine And, these they doe not beare in vaine.
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10/09/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 104:
Pando Recondita Omnia luminibus perlustro, recondita pando; Me nihil incauto, callide Munde, facis. He, that concealed things will finde Must looke before him, and behinde.
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10/10/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 105:
Virtute Duce, Comite Fortuna Sit Fortuna comes, Virtus dux inclyta facti, Non labor in Domino, noster inanis erit. Good Fortune will with him abide That hath true Vertue, for his guide.
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10/11/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 106:
Florebo, Prospiciente Deo Solis ad adspectum, veluti rosa verna virescit Sic ego florebo, prospiciente Deo. When prosperous our Affaires doe growe God's Grace it is, that makes themso.
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10/12/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 107:
Fac et Spera Subditus esto Deo, mandato munere fungens, Et spera in miseris, et pete, rebus opem. If thou thy Duties truely doe Of thy Reward, be hopefull too.
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10/13/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 108:
Rerum Sapientia Custos Optima gestarum rerum, sapientia custos, Aeternis condens, fortia facta, libris. By Wisedome, things which passe away Are best preserved from decay.
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10/14/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 109:
Labore Et Constantia Omnia perficies constante labore, nec ullum Difficile est, illi qui bene pergit, opus. Good Hopes, we best accomplish may By lab'ring in a constant-Way.
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10/15/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 110:
Evertit Et Aequat Sic Deus interdum magnos evertit, ut aequet Sorte illos miseris qui sine honore iacent. Ere thou a fruitfull-Cropp shalt see Thy ground must plough'd and harro'wd be.
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10/16/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 111:
Scientia Immutabilis Turpe est, cum sapiens cunctas mutatur in horas: Constantes fortes, nam decet esse viros. True Knowledge is a constant Friend Whose Friendship, never shall have end.
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10/17/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 112:
Virtute Ac Studio Per Orbem Fama Perpetua Comparatur Virtus ac studium causa est, quod in orbe, per omne Aevum, perpetuo gloria nostra viret. By Studiousnesse, in Vertue's waies Men gaine an universall-praise.
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10/18/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 113:
Noli Altum Sapere Noli altum sapere, et plus quam mortalia fas est Pectora; nam sapere, non nimium sapere est. Above thy Knowledge, doe not rise But, with Sobrietie, be wise.
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10/19/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 114:
Tractant Fabrilia Fabri Carmen opus nostrum est, tractant fabrilia fabri, Quisque suum solita tempus in arte locat. When each man keepes unto his Trade Then, all things better will be made.
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10/20/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 115:
Non Dormit Qui Custodit Detinet hunc non alta quies similisque sapori, Qui vigili, nostras res, ratione, regit. A Shepherd carefull of the Sheepe At all times, faithfull Watch doth keepe.
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10/21/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 116:
In Spe Et Labore Transigo Vitam Spes me alit atque labor, miseram sic transigo vitam; Non nisi in aeterna est pace beata quies. Our Dayes, untill our Life hath end In Labours, and in Hopes, wee spend.
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10/22/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 118:
Transitus Celer Est Et Avolamus Transitus hinc celer est, subitoque volare videmur Caelestem in patriam, ad gaudia sancta poli. Where er'e we dwell, the Heav'ns are neere Let us but fly, and wee are there.
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10/23/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 119:
Pedetentim Per glaciem cautus pedetentim transeo, lente Qui properat, tarde qui sapit, ille sapit. His Pace, must wary be, and slow That hath a Slippery-way to goe.
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10/24/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 120:
Pro Lege Et Pro Grege Dux, vitam, bonus, et pro lege, et pro grege ponit, Haec veluti pullos sanguine spargit avis. Our Pelican, by bleeding, thus Fulfill'd the Law, and cured Vs.
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10/25/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 121:
Discite Iustitiam Discite iustitiam moniti et non temnere regem, Qui longas tendit, per loca cuncta, manus. Bee Iust; for, neither Sea nor Land Shall hide thee from the Royall-hand.
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10/26/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 122:
Non Est Mortale Quod Opto Munde immunde vale, non est mortale quod opto, Sidera, sublimi vertice summa petam. Take wing, my Soule, and mount up higher For, Earth, fulfills not my Desire.
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10/27/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 123:
In Se Sua Per Vestigia Volvitur Sic in se, sua per vestigia, volvitur annus, Motibus aeternis tempora continuans. Through many spaces, Time doth run And, endeth, where it first begun.
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10/28/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 124:
Nulla Dies Sine Linea Nulla dies abeat, qin linea ducta sit, usus Solus erit, magnos qui facit artifices. Each Day a Line, small tasks appeares Yet, much it makes in threescore Yeares.
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10/29/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 125:
Ad Regis Nutus Ad regis nutus, procerum se vertere turba Adsolet, et sequitur principis aula animum. Our outward Hopes will take effect According to the King's aspect.
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10/30/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 127:
Concedo Nulli Numen agro positum, fines ego terminus agri, Concedo nulli, cuique suum tribuens. I was erected for a Bound And I resolve to stand my ground.
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10/31/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 128:
Manus Manum Lavat Sic bene conveniunt, caro cum coniuge coniux, Cum manus una, manum proluit alterius. Where Lovers fitly matched be In mutuall-duties, they agree.
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11/01/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 130:
Non Quam Formosa Sed Quam Recta Non quam formosa at quam sim modo recta requirit, Qui res ad normam, cum ratione, locat. Faire-shewes, we should not so much heed As the Vprightnesse of the Deed.
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11/02/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 131:
Aliis Inserviendo Consumor Ut candela perit, nobis dum lumina praestat: Dux ita, subiectos dum fovet, ipse cadit. My Substance, and my Light, are spent In seeking other mens content.
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11/03/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 132:
Ditat Servata Fides Ut praestes videas, si quid promittis amico, Nam servata fides ditat et auget opes. The safest Riches, hee shall gaine Who alwayes Faithfull doth remaine.
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11/04/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 133:
Fures Privati In Nervo, Publici In Auro Publica qui rapiunt fures, vincla aurea gestant, Proh pudor, in nervo est qui bona priva tulit. Poore-Theeves, in Halters, we behold And, great-Theeves, in their Chaines of gold.
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11/05/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 134:
Memento Mori Res est plena boni sanctae meditatio mortis; Dum sinit haec igitur vita, memento mori. Whil'st thou dost, here, injoy thy breath Continue mindfull of thy Death.
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11/06/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 135:
Serva Modum Mens servare modum, rebus sufflata secundis, Nescit et affectus frena tenere sui. Doe not the golden Meane, exceed In Word, in Passion, nor in Deed.
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11/07/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 136:
Fulcrum Tutissimum Quem manus alma Dei fulcit, tutissimus ille est, Nec facile Satanae frangitur insidiis. Wee then have got the surest prop When God, alone, becomes our Hope.
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11/08/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 137:
Virtus Inexpugnabilis Ictibus invidiae, Virtus invicta resistit, Mallens ut firmum nil adamanta movet. True Vertue, firme, will alwayes bide By whatsoever suffrings tride.
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11/09/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 138:
Veritas Premitur Non Opprimitur Saepe equidem pressa at nondum oppressa inclyta veri Diva fuit, dextra praeside tuta Dei. Truth, oft oppressed, wee may see But, quite supprest it cannot bee.
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11/10/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 140:
Fortuna Ut Luna Vultus Fortunae variatur imagine lunae: Stare loco nescit, passibus ambiguis. Vncertaine, Fortunes Favours, bee And, as the Moone, so changeth Shee.
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11/11/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 142:
Paupertate Premor, Sublevor Ingenio Ut me pluma levat, sic sarcina praegravat ingens: Paupertate premor, sublevor ingenio. My Wit got Wings and, high had flowne. But, Povertie did keepe mee downe.
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11/12/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 143:
Virtus Unita Fortior Fortior unita est Virtus; concordia firmat Omnia, quae discors dissipat invidia. A Mischiefe, hardly can be done Where many-pow'rs are knit in one.
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11/13/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 145:
Concordia Insuperabilis Concordes superare potest vis nulla, nec ullus Disrumpet fidae foedus amicitiae. Where many-Forces joyned are Vnconquerable-pow'r, is there.
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11/14/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 146:
In Manu Dei Cor Regis Regum corda manu Deus omnipotente gubernat, Ut mundum auxilio consilioque iuvent. The Hearts of Kings are in God's Hands And, as He lifts, He Them commands.
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11/15/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 147:
Celata Virtus Ignavia Est Paulum sepultae distat inertiae Celata Virtus. A Vertue hidden, or not us'd Is either Sloth, or Grace abus'd.
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11/16/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 148:
Redibo Plenior Luna redit semper, sed lumine plenior aucto, Praeda rex, victo, plenior, hoste, redit. The Moone, which is decreasing now When shee returnes, will fuller, grow.
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11/17/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 149:
Nusquam Tuta Fides Nusquam tuta fides: nec somnus tutus ab hoste; Qui sapit, hic cautus, nocte dieque, pavet. Bee warie, wheresoe're, thou bee For, from deceit, no place is free.
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11/18/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 150:
Hodie Mihi, Cras Tibi Fert hodierna mihi lux, fors tibi crastina fatum, Unus post alium, tandem discedimus omnes. This Day, my Houre-glasse, forth is runne Thy Torch, to Morrow, may bee done.
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11/19/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 151:
Non Inferiora Secutus Respice, mens; sursum non inferiora secutus, Caelestis quaeram lumina iustitiae. Whil'st I, the Sunne's bright Face may view I will no meaner Light pursue.
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11/20/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 152:
In Manu Domini Omnes Sunt Fines Terrae In Domini stat cardo manu, quo vertitur orbis, Et digitis fines continet ipse suis. The Earth is God's, and in his Hands Are all the Corners of the Lands.
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11/21/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 153:
Quod Non Es, Ne Videare Cave Stultitia e gremio fatuorum prominet ultro, At tu quod non es, ne videare cave. By seeming other than thou art Thou dost performe a foolish part.
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11/22/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 154:
Festinat Decurrere Festinat celeri lapsu decurrere vita, Et certam praesens vix habet hora fidem. Pursue thy Workes, without delay For, thy short houres runne fast away.
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11/23/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 155:
Abrumpam Omnia sunt hominum tenui pendentia filo, Quod Deus abrumpet cum volet, esto pius. Repent, or God will breake the thread By which, thy doome hangs o're thy head.
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11/24/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 156:
Hinc Dolor Inde Fuga Sunt infixa mihi Domini tela Omnipotentis, Pectoribus nostris hinc dolor, inde fuga. When woe is in our selves begun Then, whither from it, can wee run?
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11/25/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 157:
Captivum Impune Lacessunt Ecce catum mures captivum impune lacessunt, Causa quibus mortis plurima, liber, erat. When Magistrates confined are They revell, who were kept in feare.
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11/26/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 158:
Restat De Victore Orientis O homo, cur cumulas nummos? Hoc ille reliquit, Qui totum superans rex orientis erat. Loe, heere is all, that hee possest Which once was Victor of the East.
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11/27/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 159:
Insperata Floruit Insperata Dei iussu, mox floruit, atque Maturos fructus, arida virga, tulit. When Hopes, quite frustrate were become The Wither'd-branch did freshly bloome.
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11/28/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 160:
Nescit Labi Virtus Ipsa suis opibus contra omnes fulta ruinas, Virtus, non ullo labitur, alma, loco. True Vertue, whatsoere betides In all extreames, unmoov'd abides.
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11/29/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 161:
Hodie Sic Vertitur Orbis Quid mirum, cancri mundum consistere tergo, Sic hodie quoniam vertitur orbis iter. The motion of the World, this day Is mov'd the quite contrarie way.
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11/30/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 162:
Vis Nescia Vinci Hostibus adversis concors vis nescia vinci, Pugnat coniunctis viribus, ac animis. Invincibilitie is there Where Order, Strength, and Vnion are.
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12/01/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 163:
Quo Fata Trahunt Quid facias? Quo Fata trahunt retrahuntque, sequendum est, Illa etiam invitos vis rapit; ergo, sequor. When thou art shipwrackt in Estate Submit with patience, unto Fate.
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12/02/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 165:
Deus Dat Cui Vult Imperium divina manus dat cui libet, illud Non est humanae tradere sortis opus. The King, his pow'r from God receives For, hee alone the Scepter gives.
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12/03/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 168:
Te Stante, Virebo Auxiliis suffulta tuis te stante virebo, Donec eris felix, integra semper ero. Though weaknesse unto mee belong In my Supporter, I am strong.
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12/04/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 169:
Ferio Et pueros ferio et teneras, mea regna, puellas: Saevus amor dicor; me metuunt superi. Be wary, whosoe're thou be For, from Loves arrowes, none are free.
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12/05/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 170:
Quocumque Ferar Non refert quocumque ferar; ferar unus et idem, Cum similis semper totus ubique mihi. On whether side soe're I am I, still, appeare to bee the same.
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12/06/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 172:
En Dextra Fidesque Ne fratri frater diffide; en dextra fidesque: Haec tibi sint firmae pignus amicitiae. My Hand and Heart, in one agree What can you more desire of mee?
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12/07/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 174:
Gaudet Patientia Duris Sorte sub adversa, gaudet patientia duris, Et capit ex ipsis, solatia commoda, damnis. Hee that enjoyes a patient Minde Can Pleasures in Afflictions finde.
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12/08/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 175:
Sic Spectanda Fides Obryzum explorat ceu Lydia gemma metallum, Sic etiam in dubia est sorte probanda fides. All is not Gold, which makes a show But, what the Touchstone findeth so.
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12/09/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 176:
Non Semper Arcum Tendit Interdum ad cytharae cantans agit otia nervos, Non arcum semper tendit Apollo suum. Apollo shoots not ev'ry day But, sometime on his Harpe doth play.
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12/10/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 177:
Vive Memor Lethi; Fugit Hora Vive memor lethi; fugit hora; memento salutis Dum licet et vitam, ceu moriturus, age. Live, ever mindfull of thy dying For, Time is alwayes from thee flying.
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12/11/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 178:
Mediis Tranquillus In Undis Halcyon in mediis tranquillus construit undis Nidum, praesidio tutus ubique Dei. In ev'ry Storme, hee standeth fast Whose dwelling, on the Rocke is plac'd.
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12/12/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 179:
Bona Fide Vir bonus in miseris succurrit rebus amico, Atque bona, servat foedera sancta, fide. That's Friendship, and true-love, indeed Which firme abides, in time of need.
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12/13/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 180:
Pacisque Bonus Bellique Minister Est gladius pacisque bonus, bellique minister, Hostibus, et miseris res metuenda reis. The Sword hath place, till War doth cease And, usefull is, in time of Peace.
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12/14/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 181:
Par Sit Fortuna Labori Praemia Virtuti, et par sit Fortuna labori: Ulterius gratis paenitet esse probum. A Fortune is ordain'd for thee According as thy Labours hee.
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12/15/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 182:
Post Nubila, Phoebus Post pluvias formosa dies, post nubila Phoebus, Post lacrimas tandem laetior hora venit. Let none in troublous times repine For, after Stormes, the Sun will shine.
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12/16/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 183:
Omnis Victoria A Domino Vincere vis? Summi est victoria regis ab illo Qui petit, et pugnat cum prece, victor erit. For whatsoever, Man doth strive The Conquest, God alone, doth give.
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12/17/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 184:
Ne Quid Nimis Angustum quicquid superest, vas respuit, ergo Infundas ne quid forte caveto nimis. Since overmuch, will over-fill Powre out enough; but doe not spill.
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12/18/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 185:
Per Angusta Ad Augusta Angustis, augusta, viis petit ardua Virtus, Non datur, ad caelum currere lata via. They passe through many stormes, and streights Who rise to any glorious heights.
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12/19/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 187:
Pro Me Si Mereor In Me Hoc pro me pugna, sed si meruisse videbor, In me; sic ducibus, rex ait, ense dato. Protect mee, if I worhty bee If I demerit, punish mee.
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12/20/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 189:
Utcumque Qua quimus, qua parte licet constringimus anguem Utcumque hoc, fugiens sors retinenda, modo est. How ever thou the Viper take. A dang'rous hazzard thou dost make.
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12/21/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 190:
Fata Obstant Obstant (quid faciam?) pulchris, fata invida, coeptis Ut nequeam cursum continuare meum. The gaining of a rich Estate Seemes, many times, restrain'd by Fate.
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12/22/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 191:
Ut Ne Quid Dedeceat Ne quid dedeceat, facto caveamus in omni, Apta rei caput est, tempora nosse, suae. In all thine Actions, have a care That no unseemlinesse appeare.
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12/23/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 192:
Non Nobis Ut vos, non vobis, canitis bona carmina, vates, Sic nos non nobis mellificamus apes. Wee, bring the Hony to the Hive But, others, by our labours thrive.
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12/24/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 193:
Astra Deus Regit Te Deus et genii, stellae, ratioque gubernant, Namque regit genios, et regit astra Deus. God, by their Names, the Stars doth call And, hee is Ruler of them all.
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12/25/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 194:
Furor Fit Laesa Saepius Patientia Saepe furor fit laesa nimis patientia, noli Qui te non laedunt, laedere saepe bonos. Who, Patience tempts, beyond her strength Will make it Fury, at the length.
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12/26/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 195:
Caecus Nil Luce Iuvatur Caecus nil facibus nil lychni luce iuvatur Nec videt in media noctua stulta die. Hee that is blind, will nothing see What light soe're about him bee.
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12/27/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 196:
Inter Utrumque Volat Inter utrumque volat, dubiis victoria pennis, hic modo victor ait, mox ait alter, erit. None knowes, untill the Fight be past Who shall bee Victor, at the last.
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12/28/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 197:
Si Deus Voluerit Si Deus ille volet, qui vitam dat mihi, vita Quo se sustentet, sat mihi panis erit. Why should I feare the want of Bread? If God so please, I shall bee fed.
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12/29/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 198:
Omnis Caro Faenum Omnis homo faenum, quod mane virescit et aret Discendente die, crescit ut intereat. All Flesh, is like the wither'd Hay And, so it strings, and fades away.
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12/30/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 199:
Perit Quod Elapsum Est Continuo fugit hora, perit de tempore quantum Elapsum est parcus temporis esto tui. Make use of Time, that's comming on For, that is perish'd, which is gone.
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12/31/year | Rollenhagius/Wither 200:
Perseveranti Dabitur Serta feret, Domino si ad finem, subditus usque Quis perseveret, ultimum. The Garland, He alone shall weare Who, to the Goale, doth persevere.
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