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

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

My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.

My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.

Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.

Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.

My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.

My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.

In all labour there is profit.

In all labour there is profit.

Forbeare not sowing because of birds.

Forbeare not sowing because of birds.

Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.

Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.

The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.

The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.

Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.

Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.