Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.

Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.

To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with read more

To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with the dog's foot.]

There is a medium in all things. There are certain limits
beyond, or within which, that which is right read more

There is a medium in all things. There are certain limits
beyond, or within which, that which is right cannot exist.

No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.

No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

A faire death honours the whole life.

A faire death honours the whole life.

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of
the fool: this also is read more

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of
the fool: this also is vanity.

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

A fair face may hide a foul heart.

A fair face may hide a foul heart.