So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
In law, read more

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt
But being seasoned with a gracious voice,
Obscures the show of evil? In religion,
What damned error but some sober brow
Will bless it and approve it with a text,
Hiding the grossness with fair ornament?

To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.

To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.

The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.

The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.

He that hath children, all his morsels are not his owne.

He that hath children, all his morsels are not his owne.

Too much taking heede is losse.

Too much taking heede is losse.

Fine words dresse ill deedes.

Fine words dresse ill deedes.

Now clothed like a Roman, now like a Greek. [An inconstant,
perfidious man.]

Now clothed like a Roman, now like a Greek. [An inconstant,
perfidious man.]

Hee that lies long a bed, his estate feeles it.

Hee that lies long a bed, his estate feeles it.

Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.

Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.