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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non read more
Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non prodere vultu.]
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
It will please though ten times repeated.
It will please though ten times repeated.
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Love all, trust a few,
Do wrong to none.
Love all, trust a few,
Do wrong to none.
All things deteriorate in time.
All things deteriorate in time.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
