Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.

He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.

He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.

An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.

An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.

Many have an irresistible itch for writing.

Many have an irresistible itch for writing.

A pound of idleness weighs twenty ounces.

A pound of idleness weighs twenty ounces.

A City that parlies is half gotten.

A City that parlies is half gotten.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.

By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.

By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.

Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.

Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.