There's not a string attuned to mirth,
But has its chord in melancholy.

There's not a string attuned to mirth,
But has its chord in melancholy.

If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.

If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.

Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.

Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.

Thus conscience does make cowards of us all.

Thus conscience does make cowards of us all.

Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then
by stars at their nativities.

Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then
by stars at their nativities.

When yet was ever found a mother
Who'd give her booby for another?

When yet was ever found a mother
Who'd give her booby for another?

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.

Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.

Stained
With grief, that's beauty's canter.

Stained
With grief, that's beauty's canter.