Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.

Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.

Weight justly and sell dearely.

Weight justly and sell dearely.

What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.

What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.

The best things in life are free.

The best things in life are free.

Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.

Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.

A brute without a single redeeming point.

A brute without a single redeeming point.

Passion and strife bow down the mind.

Passion and strife bow down the mind.

Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.

Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.

The next way home's the farthest way about.

The next way home's the farthest way about.