Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.

Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.

Judge of a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves.

Judge of a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.

A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.

Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.

Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.

'Tis godlike to have power, but not to kill.

'Tis godlike to have power, but not to kill.

Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.

Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.

All seems infected that th' infected spy,
As all looks yellow to the jaundiced eye.

All seems infected that th' infected spy,
As all looks yellow to the jaundiced eye.

But pleasures are like poppies spread:
You seize the flower,--its bloom is shed.

But pleasures are like poppies spread:
You seize the flower,--its bloom is shed.