So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

Strike the iron whilst it is hot.

Strike the iron whilst it is hot.

I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]

I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]

Hope is a waking dream.

Hope is a waking dream.

Wee leave more to do when wee dye, then wee have done.

Wee leave more to do when wee dye, then wee have done.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.

The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.

Speech is silvern, silence is golden.

Speech is silvern, silence is golden.

Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.

Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.