He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.

Tasteful rather than expensive.

Tasteful rather than expensive.

Ever since we weare cloathes, we know not one another.

Ever since we weare cloathes, we know not one another.

Fair words butter no parsnips.

Fair words butter no parsnips.

I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every read more

I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every day explains why.]

Of a little thing a little displeaseth.

Of a little thing a little displeaseth.

Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.

Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.

Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.

Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.