In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy read more

In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.

Let him be kept from paper, pen, and ink;
So may he cease to write, and learn to think.

Let him be kept from paper, pen, and ink;
So may he cease to write, and learn to think.

The War is not don so long as my Enemy lives.

The War is not don so long as my Enemy lives.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.

The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.

Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.

Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.

Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.

Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.

He touches nothing but he adds a charm.

He touches nothing but he adds a charm.

Some flowers of Eden ye yet inherit,
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

Some flowers of Eden ye yet inherit,
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.