Against diseases here the strongest fence is the defensive vertue, Abstinence.

Know when to speak - for many times it brings danger, to give the best advice to kings.

Roses at first were white, Till thy co'd not agree, Whether my Sapho's breast, Or they more white sho'd be.

Humble we must be, if to heaven we go; High is the roof there, but the gate is low.

Gather ye rosebuds, while ye may.

Thus times do shift, each thing his turn does hold; New things succeed, as former things grow old.

Whatever comes, let's be content withal: Among God's blessings there is no one small.