In doing nothing men learn to do evil.

In doing nothing men learn to do evil.

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

Water trotted is as good as oates.

Water trotted is as good as oates.

You began better than you have finished; the last act is not
equal to the first.

You began better than you have finished; the last act is not
equal to the first.

Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.

Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.

Experience teaches.
[Lat., Experientia docet.]

Experience teaches.
[Lat., Experientia docet.]

Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.

Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.

Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.

Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.