There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.

It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.

His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.

His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.

Yet gold all is not that doth golden seem.

Yet gold all is not that doth golden seem.

Let him play the second fiddle who can't play the first.

Let him play the second fiddle who can't play the first.

No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.

No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.

When God will, no winde but brings raine.

When God will, no winde but brings raine.

He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.

He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.

Forbeare not sowing because of birds.

Forbeare not sowing because of birds.