As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.

As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.

So many men in Court and so many strangers.

So many men in Court and so many strangers.

It so falls out
That what we have we prize not to the worth
Whiles we enjoy read more

It so falls out
That what we have we prize not to the worth
Whiles we enjoy it; but being lacked and lost,
Why, then we rack the value.

Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]

Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]

The best remedy against an ill man is much ground betweene both.

The best remedy against an ill man is much ground betweene both.

I'll potch at him some way;
Or wrath or craft may get him.

I'll potch at him some way;
Or wrath or craft may get him.

Favour will as surely perish as life.

Favour will as surely perish as life.

With men all is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

With men all is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.

No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.