We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.

Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.

Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred read more

Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred robe, or broidered zone.

There are faults we would fain pardon.

There are faults we would fain pardon.

The grief of an heir is only masked laughter.

The grief of an heir is only masked laughter.

Though last, not least in love, yours, good Trebonius.

Though last, not least in love, yours, good Trebonius.

Manners with Fortunes, Humours turn with Climes,
Tenets with Books, and Principles with Times.

Manners with Fortunes, Humours turn with Climes,
Tenets with Books, and Principles with Times.

And what love can do, that does love attempt.

And what love can do, that does love attempt.

By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.

By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.