Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.

Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.

If music be the food of love, play on.

If music be the food of love, play on.

In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.

In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.

It is better to have wings then hornes.

It is better to have wings then hornes.

And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.

And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.

The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.

The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.

It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.

It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.

Hee that doth what hee will, doth not what he ought.

Hee that doth what hee will, doth not what he ought.

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.