A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.

The style is the man.
[Fr., Le style c'est l'homme.]

The style is the man.
[Fr., Le style c'est l'homme.]

They dance, they revel, and they sing,
Till the rude turrets shake and ring.

They dance, they revel, and they sing,
Till the rude turrets shake and ring.

Where your will is ready, your feete are light.

Where your will is ready, your feete are light.

War with vices, but peace with individuals.

War with vices, but peace with individuals.

Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.

Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.

Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only read more

Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only works out his own misery.

Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.

Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.