He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more

He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.

He that takes not up a pin, slights his wife.

He that takes not up a pin, slights his wife.

This world is nothing except it tend to another.

This world is nothing except it tend to another.

Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.

Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.

Make good use of your time, it flies fast.

Make good use of your time, it flies fast.

Swiftly our pleasures glide away,
Our hearts recall the distant day
With many sighs.

Swiftly our pleasures glide away,
Our hearts recall the distant day
With many sighs.

Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.

Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.

There is no disputing about taste.
[Lat., De gustibus non disputandum.]

There is no disputing about taste.
[Lat., De gustibus non disputandum.]

The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.

The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.