Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he
is.

One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he
is.

The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.

The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.

All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Hee that makes himself a sheep, shall be eat by the wolfe.

Hee that makes himself a sheep, shall be eat by the wolfe.

Day treads upon the heels of day, and the new moons hasten to
their waning.

Day treads upon the heels of day, and the new moons hasten to
their waning.

Joking apart, now let us be serious.

Joking apart, now let us be serious.

Water trotted is as good as oates.

Water trotted is as good as oates.

He that once deceives is ever suspected.

He that once deceives is ever suspected.