'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.

'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.

Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.

Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.

If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.

If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.

Thinke of ease, but worke on.

Thinke of ease, but worke on.

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

We hate the hawk because he ever lives in battle.

We hate the hawk because he ever lives in battle.