When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.

When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.

That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.

That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.

He that studies his content, wants it.

He that studies his content, wants it.

The body, enervated by the excesses of the preceding day, weighs
down and prostates the mind also.

The body, enervated by the excesses of the preceding day, weighs
down and prostates the mind also.

Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.

Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.

To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest
bond of friendship.

To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest
bond of friendship.

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.

Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non read more

Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non prodere vultu.]

So live with an inferior as you would wish a superior to live
with you.

So live with an inferior as you would wish a superior to live
with you.