Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.

Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.

For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.

For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.

A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.

A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.

Better to be despised for too anxious apprehensions than ruined
by too confident a security.

Better to be despised for too anxious apprehensions than ruined
by too confident a security.

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.

I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.

I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.

Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.

Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.

If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.

Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.