Fair words butter no parsnips.

Fair words butter no parsnips.

So many men in Court and so many strangers.

So many men in Court and so many strangers.

Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.

Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.

God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.

God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

You shall never want rope enough.

You shall never want rope enough.

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.

Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.

Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.

Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.