He that hath no cross deserves no crown.

No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown

I had to drag the cross down the street with a crown of thorns on my head.

Luxury is an enticing pleasure, a bastard mirth, which hath honey in her mouth, gall in her heart, and a sting in her tail.

Let the fear of danger be a spur to prevent it; he that fears not, gives advantage to the danger.

Be very circumspect in the choice of thy company. In the society of thine equals thou shalt enjoy more pleasure; in the society of thy superiors thou shalt find more profit. To be the best in the company is the way to grow worse.