Trifles light as air
Are to the jealous confirmations strong
As proofs of holy writ.

Trifles light as air
Are to the jealous confirmations strong
As proofs of holy writ.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

He that serves, must serve.

He that serves, must serve.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.

We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.

They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.

They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.

Heresie may be easier kept out, then shooke off.

Heresie may be easier kept out, then shooke off.