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But we are all men
In our own natures frail.
But we are all men
In our own natures frail.
Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.
Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
O, what a tangled web we weave,
When first we practise to deceive!
O, what a tangled web we weave,
When first we practise to deceive!
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.