The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more

The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]

The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower read more

The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.

We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.

We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.

When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.

When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.

Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.

Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.

A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.

A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.

Nothing is impossible to industry.

Nothing is impossible to industry.

And there stalks Discord delighted with her torn mantle.

And there stalks Discord delighted with her torn mantle.

Whose house is of glasse, must not throw stones at another.
[Whose house is of glass, must not throw read more

Whose house is of glasse, must not throw stones at another.
[Whose house is of glass, must not throw stones at another.]