In an hundred elles of contention, there is not an inch of love.

In an hundred elles of contention, there is not an inch of love.

A fair face may hide a foul heart.

A fair face may hide a foul heart.

Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.

Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.

Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.

Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.

All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.

All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.

A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.

A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.

Better buy than borrow.

Better buy than borrow.

Farre shooting never kild bird.

Farre shooting never kild bird.

The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.

The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.