He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

Of two evils I have chose the least.

Of two evils I have chose the least.

Love-quarrels oft in pleasing concord end.

Love-quarrels oft in pleasing concord end.

Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.

Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.

He enters the port with a full sail.

He enters the port with a full sail.

The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.

The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
In law, read more

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt
But being seasoned with a gracious voice,
Obscures the show of evil? In religion,
What damned error but some sober brow
Will bless it and approve it with a text,
Hiding the grossness with fair ornament?

He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.

He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.

He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.

He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.