He that is surprized with the first frost feeles it all the
winter after.

He that is surprized with the first frost feeles it all the
winter after.

Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep,
And in his simple show he harbors treason.

Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep,
And in his simple show he harbors treason.

When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.

When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.

Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.

Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.

Passion and strife bow down the mind.

Passion and strife bow down the mind.

Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.

Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.

You may break, you may shatter the vase, as you will,
But the scent of the roses will hang read more

You may break, you may shatter the vase, as you will,
But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

Honesty's a fool
And loses that it works for.

Honesty's a fool
And loses that it works for.