Some things are good, some middling, more bad.

Some things are good, some middling, more bad.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

The maxims of men reveal their characters.
[Fr., Les maximes des hommes decelent leur coeur.]

The maxims of men reveal their characters.
[Fr., Les maximes des hommes decelent leur coeur.]

As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.

As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.

Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.

Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Fair words butter no parsnips.

Fair words butter no parsnips.

One heat another heat expels.

One heat another heat expels.