Charity sees the need not the cause.

Charity sees the need not the cause.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus read more

Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus
exercuit.]

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.

Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.

To him that will, waies are not wanting.

To him that will, waies are not wanting.

Avoid excess.

Avoid excess.

To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.

To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.

A master of straw eates a servant of steele.

A master of straw eates a servant of steele.