Better times perhaps await us who are now wretched.

Better times perhaps await us who are now wretched.

Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.

Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.

Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.

Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.

Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.

Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with
increased violence.

Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with
increased violence.

Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.

Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.