I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]

I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

Fear keepes and looks to the vineyard, and not the owner.

Fear keepes and looks to the vineyard, and not the owner.

An ill deede cannot bring honour.

An ill deede cannot bring honour.

The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.

The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.

Myself acquainted with misfortune, I learn to help the
unfortunate.

Myself acquainted with misfortune, I learn to help the
unfortunate.

Light is that grief which counsel can allay.

Light is that grief which counsel can allay.

States have their conversions and periods as well as naturall
bodies.

States have their conversions and periods as well as naturall
bodies.