It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

Let all live as they would die.

Let all live as they would die.

But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
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But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As make the angels weep.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.

Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.

Praise day at night, and life at the end.

Praise day at night, and life at the end.

Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.

Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.

Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.

Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.

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!