Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.

Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.

The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.

The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.

We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.

We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.

His golden locks time hath to silver turned.

His golden locks time hath to silver turned.

How far that little candle throws its beams;
So shines a good deed in a naughty world.

How far that little candle throws its beams;
So shines a good deed in a naughty world.

Beware of desperate steps. The darkest day,
Live till to-morrow, will have pass'd away.

Beware of desperate steps. The darkest day,
Live till to-morrow, will have pass'd away.

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.

Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.

Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.