In an hundred elles of contention, there is not an inch of love.

In an hundred elles of contention, there is not an inch of love.

Neither shall the wave, which has passed on, ever be recalled;
nor can the hour, which has once fled read more

Neither shall the wave, which has passed on, ever be recalled;
nor can the hour, which has once fled by, return again.

The scalded head feares cold water.

The scalded head feares cold water.

Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.

Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.

In my integrity I'll wrap me up.

In my integrity I'll wrap me up.

The wind in ones face makes one wise.

The wind in ones face makes one wise.

But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if read more

But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.

At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.

At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.