At lovers' perjuries,
They say Jove laughs.

At lovers' perjuries,
They say Jove laughs.

The absent partie is still faultie.

The absent partie is still faultie.

Be what thou wouldst seeme to be.

Be what thou wouldst seeme to be.

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.

All things deteriorate in time.

All things deteriorate in time.

There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]

There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]

Two other precious drops that ready stood,
Each, in their crystal sluice, he ere they fell
Kiss'd.

Two other precious drops that ready stood,
Each, in their crystal sluice, he ere they fell
Kiss'd.

Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.

Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.

Joking apart, now let us be serious.

Joking apart, now let us be serious.