As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.

As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.

I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.

I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.

Fortune may rob us of our wealth, not of our courage.

Fortune may rob us of our wealth, not of our courage.

Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
[Lat., Ne laterum laves.]

Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
[Lat., Ne laterum laves.]

This world is nothing except it tend to another.

This world is nothing except it tend to another.

But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!

But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!

All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
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All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
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No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.

No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.

Trust not him that hath once broken faith.

Trust not him that hath once broken faith.