The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.

The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.

We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.

We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.

While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.

While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.

Manners with Fortunes, Humours turn with Climes,
Tenets with Books, and Principles with Times.

Manners with Fortunes, Humours turn with Climes,
Tenets with Books, and Principles with Times.

Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.

Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

Some make a conscience of spitting in the Church, yet robbe the
Altar.

Some make a conscience of spitting in the Church, yet robbe the
Altar.

The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.

The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.

Little do you know what a gloriously uncertain thing law is.

Little do you know what a gloriously uncertain thing law is.