The maxims of men reveal their characters.
[Fr., Les maximes des hommes decelent leur coeur.]

The maxims of men reveal their characters.
[Fr., Les maximes des hommes decelent leur coeur.]

The covetous are always in want.

The covetous are always in want.

Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.

Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.

Nothing secure unlesse suspected.

Nothing secure unlesse suspected.

We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.

We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.

We see not our own backs.

We see not our own backs.

Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.

Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.

An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.

An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.

It is not every man that can afford to go to Corinth.

It is not every man that can afford to go to Corinth.