Truth and oyle are ever above.

Truth and oyle are ever above.

Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.

Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.

From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.

From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

By that sin fell the angels.

By that sin fell the angels.

So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

The best manners are stained by haughtiness.

The best manners are stained by haughtiness.

A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.

A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.

Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.

Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.