The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.

The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.

Good horses make short miles.

Good horses make short miles.

"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who read more

"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who on earth can say I am not pious?"

You are judged of by what you possess.

You are judged of by what you possess.

We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.

We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.

Put your best foot forward.

Put your best foot forward.

With devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.

With devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.

Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.

Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.

You stick in the same mire.

You stick in the same mire.