Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.

Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.

But sighs subside, and tears (even widows') shrink,
Like Arno in the summer, to a shallow.

But sighs subside, and tears (even widows') shrink,
Like Arno in the summer, to a shallow.

Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.

Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.

Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?

Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?

A man perfect to the finger tips.

A man perfect to the finger tips.

When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.

When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.

More have repented speech then silence.
[More have repented speech than silence.]

More have repented speech then silence.
[More have repented speech than silence.]

That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.

That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.

When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.

When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.