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Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.
Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
A bachelor's bed is the most pleasant.
A bachelor's bed is the most pleasant.
Joking apart, now let us be serious.
Joking apart, now let us be serious.