Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.

Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.

He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.

'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.

'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.

Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.

Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.

Hee that loves the tree, loves the branch.

Hee that loves the tree, loves the branch.

The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.

The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.

The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.

The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.

In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.

In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.