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Let all live as they would die.
Let all live as they would die.
 I know myself now, and I feel within me
 A peace above all earthly dignities,
  A still read more 
 I know myself now, and I feel within me
 A peace above all earthly dignities,
  A still and quiet conscience. 
There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.
There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.
 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him 
chasteneth him betimes.  
 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him 
chasteneth him betimes. 
 Have more than thou showest,
 Speak less than thou knowest.  
 Have more than thou showest,
 Speak less than thou knowest. 
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.
Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.
Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.