O how wretched
Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours!

O how wretched
Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours!

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.

France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.

Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.

Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.

Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.

Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.

All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.

All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.

Nothing dries sooner then a teare.

Nothing dries sooner then a teare.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.

Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.