It is best to know the worst at once.

It is best to know the worst at once.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.

Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.

Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.

Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.

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.

So use your own property as not to injure that of another.

So use your own property as not to injure that of another.

This is no time for staring about.

This is no time for staring about.

Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]

Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]

The first dish pleaseth all.

The first dish pleaseth all.