You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.

You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.

Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to read more

Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to recall it.

Trivial losses often prove great gains.

Trivial losses often prove great gains.

Every man makes a god of his own desire.

Every man makes a god of his own desire.

If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you read more

If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.

But we are all men
In our own natures frail.

But we are all men
In our own natures frail.

The filth under the white snow, the sunne discovers.

The filth under the white snow, the sunne discovers.

Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.

Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.

A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.

A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.