But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a read more

But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a harder task to prove--
By firm resolve to conquer love!

When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.

When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.

Citties are taken by the eares.

Citties are taken by the eares.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

He is praised by some, blamed by others.

He is praised by some, blamed by others.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

Love all, trust a few,
Do wrong to none.

Love all, trust a few,
Do wrong to none.

I found not Cassio's kisses on her lips.

I found not Cassio's kisses on her lips.

The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.

The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.