The best bred have the best portion.

The best bred have the best portion.

There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your read more

There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.

The doctors gave her over--to an ass.

The doctors gave her over--to an ass.

They dance, they revel, and they sing,
Till the rude turrets shake and ring.

They dance, they revel, and they sing,
Till the rude turrets shake and ring.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.

Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.

Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.

Go forth a conqueror and win great victories.

Go forth a conqueror and win great victories.

Thoughts shut up want air,
And spoil like bales unopen'd to the sun.

Thoughts shut up want air,
And spoil like bales unopen'd to the sun.