In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.

In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.

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.

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

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

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

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

Idle men are the devil's playfellows.

Idle men are the devil's playfellows.

He that seekes trouble never misses.
[He that seeks trouble never misses.]

He that seekes trouble never misses.
[He that seeks trouble never misses.]

Thus woe succeeds a woe, as wave a wave.

Thus woe succeeds a woe, as wave a wave.

Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.

Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.