Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

For 'tis the mind that makes the body rich;
And as the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
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For 'tis the mind that makes the body rich;
And as the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.

Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.

Fine dressing is a foule house swept before the doores.

Fine dressing is a foule house swept before the doores.

Designedly God covers in dark night the issue of futurity.

Designedly God covers in dark night the issue of futurity.

Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.

Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.

Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.

Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.

A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.

A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.