How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.

How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.

Every one is witty for his owne purpose.

Every one is witty for his owne purpose.

To make a mountain of a mole-hill.

To make a mountain of a mole-hill.

To a boyling pot flies comes not.
[To a boiling pot flies come not.]

To a boyling pot flies comes not.
[To a boiling pot flies come not.]

With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.

With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.

For many are called, but few are chosen.

For many are called, but few are chosen.

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.

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

Handsome features are a silent recommendation.

Handsome features are a silent recommendation.