Roses at first were white, Till thy co'd not agree, Whether my Sapho's breast, Or they more white sho'd be.
In vain our labours are, whatsoe'er they be, unless God gives the Benediction.
The person lives twice who lives the first life well
Know when to speak - for many times it brings danger, to give the best advice to kings.
T is the will that makes the action good or ill.
The first act's doubtful, but we say, it is the last commends the play.