When war is raging the laws are dumb.

When war is raging the laws are dumb.

Everyone puts his fault on the Times.

Everyone puts his fault on the Times.

With men all is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

With men all is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

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?

A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.

A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.

Of two evils I have chose the least.

Of two evils I have chose the least.

He threatens many that hath injured one.

He threatens many that hath injured one.

Women laugh when they can, and weepe when they will.

Women laugh when they can, and weepe when they will.

The fault of the horse is put on the saddle.

The fault of the horse is put on the saddle.