Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.

Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.

He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.

He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.

Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep,
And in his simple show he harbors treason.

Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep,
And in his simple show he harbors treason.

Still fisheth he that catcheth one.

Still fisheth he that catcheth one.

Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past.

Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past.

Dull not device by coldness and delay.

Dull not device by coldness and delay.

I am sure care's an enemy to life.

I am sure care's an enemy to life.

One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.

One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.

He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more

He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.