Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

I would not exchange my life of ease and quiet for the riches of
Arabia.

I would not exchange my life of ease and quiet for the riches of
Arabia.

The woman that deliberates is lost.

The woman that deliberates is lost.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Nought venture nought have.

Nought venture nought have.

So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.

So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.

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

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

Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.

A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.