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The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.
Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
Waight and measure take away strife.
Waight and measure take away strife.
Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Bear with evil, and expect good.
Bear with evil, and expect good.