There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.

As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.

A little and good fills the trencher.

A little and good fills the trencher.

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled read more

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.

Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.

Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.

Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.

Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.

Ty it well, and let it goe.

Ty it well, and let it goe.

Drought never brought dearth.

Drought never brought dearth.