There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.

There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.

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

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

That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.

That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.

Ah! when the means are gone that buy this praise,
The breath is gone whereof this praise is made.

Ah! when the means are gone that buy this praise,
The breath is gone whereof this praise is made.

In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

For violent fires soon burn out themselves.

For violent fires soon burn out themselves.

Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.

Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.

Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.

Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.

What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.

What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.