Gluttony kills more then the sword.
[Gluttony kills more than the sword.]

Gluttony kills more then the sword.
[Gluttony kills more than the sword.]

He that praiseth himselfe spattereth himselfe.

He that praiseth himselfe spattereth himselfe.

Often do the spirits
Of great events stride on before the events,
And in to-day already walks read more

Often do the spirits
Of great events stride on before the events,
And in to-day already walks to-morrow.

One slumber finds another.

One slumber finds another.

Not even piety will stay wrinkles, nor the encroachments of age,
nor the advance of death, which cannot be read more

Not even piety will stay wrinkles, nor the encroachments of age,
nor the advance of death, which cannot be resisted.

Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.

Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.

In vain will you fly from one vice if in your wilfulness you
embrace another.

In vain will you fly from one vice if in your wilfulness you
embrace another.

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

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

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