It is part of a poor spirit to undervalue himself and blush.
Much money makes a Countrey poor, for it sets a dearer price on every thing.
Giving much to the poore, doth inrich a mans store. [Giving much to the poor doth increase a man's store.]
It is a poor sport that is not worth a candle.
He that needs five thousand pound to live, Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer, strike your fill.
The reasons of the poore weigh not. [The reasons of the poor weigh not.]