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He that once deceives is ever suspected.
He that once deceives is ever suspected.
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
An Idle youth, a needy Age.
An Idle youth, a needy Age.
Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.
Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Love rules the court, the camp, the grove,
And men below and saints above,
For love is read more
Love rules the court, the camp, the grove,
And men below and saints above,
For love is heaven and heaven is love.