Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.

Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.

Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.

Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.

Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.

We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]

We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]

It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.

It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.

He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.

He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.

Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.

Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.