I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.

I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

Consider an enemy may become a friend.

Consider an enemy may become a friend.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.

Great things rush to the destruction of each other.

Great things rush to the destruction of each other.

It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.

It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.

The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.

The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.

From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.

From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.

The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.

The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.