One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.

One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.

We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more

We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.

So--now the danger dared at last,
Look back and smile at perils past!

So--now the danger dared at last,
Look back and smile at perils past!

I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.

I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.

There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who read more

There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who don't know that they don't
know; those who know that they don't know; those who don't know
that they know; and those who know that they know.

A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.

A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

Unto the pure all things are pure.

Unto the pure all things are pure.

Wealth is like rheume, it falles on the weakest parts.

Wealth is like rheume, it falles on the weakest parts.