Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.

Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.

Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.

Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.

It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone
his way, then he boasteth.

It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone
his way, then he boasteth.

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!

Serve a noble disposition, though poore, the time comes that hee
will repay thee.

Serve a noble disposition, though poore, the time comes that hee
will repay thee.

Whatever is made by the hand of man, by the hand of man may be
overturned.

Whatever is made by the hand of man, by the hand of man may be
overturned.

Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.

Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.

In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.

In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.

Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.

Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.