A beane in liberty is better then a comfit in prison.

A beane in liberty is better then a comfit in prison.

Chill penury repressed their noble rage,
And froze the genial current of the soul.

Chill penury repressed their noble rage,
And froze the genial current of the soul.

Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.

Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.

Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.

Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.

We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.

We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.

Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.

Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.

Whither art thou rushing to destruction?

Whither art thou rushing to destruction?

Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, read more

Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, more powerful in its blow than
lightning.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.